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 Moree, 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 careMentor and build capabilities within the centre teamBe responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absenceUse and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Goodstart Moree: Nestled in the heart of a warm and welcoming rural farming community, Goodstart Moree offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team in a highly respected, community-centered early learning environment.
Our Centre is just a stone's throw from local schools, community facilities, and shops, making it a hub for families and educators alike.
Work-Life Balance: Part time is an option for added flexibilityRelocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 to help you settle into the communityLead a Team of Experts: Join 15 passionate Early Childhood ProfessionalsHigh Standards: Our centre proudly exceeds across all 7 National Quality AreasDedicated Support: 2 hours a week of off the floor Professional DevelopmentInclusive Culture: Embrace and nurture a community where everyone belongsCentre of Choice: Be part of a beloved, fully occupied 75-place centre with 5 roomsEducator Wellbeing: Enjoy separate planning and lunch areas, promoting a balanced work environmentOpening Hours: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to FridayWhat Goodstart can offer you: Receive at least 7% above the award rateUp to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveTax benefits through salary packagingOption to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programIf 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.
You'll need: A Diploma or bachelor's in early childhood educationHold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain oneExperience with leading and managing change within education, health or community servicesExperience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantageProven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance managementHow 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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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