Role: Assistant DirectorLocation: 21 Jenke CCT, KAMBAH, 2902, ACTCentre: Goodstart KambaEmployment Type: Full-time fixed term role (till May 2025)Pay: $38.28 - $40.41 p/hThe Federal Government's 10% wage boost is here!Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and teamCompetitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging availableWork for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-ProfitAre you an experienced early learning professional who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Kamba, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation.
You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.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 Kamba:Fantastic opportunity at Goodstart Kamba, where we pride ourselves on fostering an environment of inclusion and camaraderie.
Here, we support and encourage everyone to work together as a team, ensuring exceptional care and services for all individuals in our care.Our centre can cater to up to 90 children each day, and our Assistant Director will be leading one of the nursery rooms alongside our long-standing educators.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead our centre team and support the wonderful community we serve.We believe in nurturing a supportive team culture and are committed to providing numerous opportunities for professional development.What 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 packagingPaid professional developmentTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail 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 ACT Working with Vulnerable People 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.Have a question?
Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email our Talent Acquisition Partner Katya Reshetnikova at ****** 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.#gsassistantdirector
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