Role: Assistant Director
Location: Sunshine Coast
Centre: Goodstart Kawana
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30-$37/hr + Super
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 Kawana, 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.
About Kawana: Kawana is a welcoming 75-place centre conveniently located next to Kawana shopping centre and just a block away from Buddina Beach.
We cater to children from 15 months to school age, offering spacious, air-conditioned rooms filled with engaging toys, books, and learning resources.
Our dedicated team of experienced educators work closely with families to create tailored programs aligned with the ELYF.
We also offer an approved Kindergarten program, led by an ECT, with strong connections to local schools to support a smooth transition to Prep.
Our vibrant outdoor spaces feature shaded playgrounds, sandpits, vegetable gardens, and sustainability initiatives, providing endless opportunities for exploration and growth.
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. 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.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. You'll need: Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification. How to apply:
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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.
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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: 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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