Role: Assistant Director Centre: Wonthella Employment Type: Full time fixed term contract till June '25 Pay: $35.93 to $37.10 per hour 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. Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Wonthella, 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 Wonthella: We offer a welcoming environment and slow-paced transitions to ensure everyone is comfortable. We love to involve both children and families in service decisions. Our centre is open 6:30am to 6:30pm, excluding public holidays, and is situated in a quiet suburb of the up-and-coming popular coastal City of Greater Geraldton. With 5 rooms, the centre offers large open plan learning environments. Purposeful and stimulating learning environments ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning; and we are focused on ensuring the children are ready to take that all-important step up to school. What Goodstart can offer you: Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.Paid professional development.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.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. How to apply: 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions – for further information and support, email ****** Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ****** 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.
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