At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Centre Director and lead a passionate team in early learning.
- Company: Join Goodstart, Australia's largest Not-for-Profit early learning provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, childcare discounts, fitness access, and wellbeing days.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong commitment to Reconciliation and community engagement.
- Why this job: Advance your career while making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 44200 - 68530 $ per year.
Location: 41 Council Ave, Rockingham WA 6168
Centre: Goodstart Rockingham
Employment Type: Full Time / 38 hours per week
Pay: $42.38 - $68.53 (Qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits
Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team.
Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available.
Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit.
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
In this role, you will:
- Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
- Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
- Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence.
- Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.
About Goodstart Rockingham Meadow Springs:
- A Beautiful 77-place centre providing a warm and welcoming learning environment for children and families.
- Nestled near community facilities, 24hr gym, and shops, making it easy for families to access essential services.
- Effortless Commute: With a bus stop right outside our Centre, your daily commute is hassle-free.
- Float Assistant Director role with 2 hours of non-contact time.
- Excellent career progression opportunities for an Educational Leader looking to step into a leadership role.
- Passionate educators committed to high-quality early learning, creating an engaging and inclusive environment for all children.
- Enjoy hassle-free commutes with plenty of parking available.
- Work alongside our incredible Centre Director, who brings over 15 years of experience and a genuine passion for nurturing talent and fostering growth.
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Receive at least 7% above the award rate.
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Tax benefits through salary packaging.
- Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price.
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
- Free annual flu shot (optional).
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance.
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program.
How to apply:
Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
Current Western Australia Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you. Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.
Supporting our people and protecting our children. We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Assistant Director in Rockingham employer: Goodstart Early Learning
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