Role: Centre Director Location: 112 Northern Hwy, Echuca VIC 3564 Centre: Goodstart Echuca Employment Type: Permanent Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit Are you an experienced early learning professional who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and building a successful business? As part of the Centre Leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll form strong relationships with children, families and communities, and understand the significance of your role in their lives. In this role, you will: Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business About Goodstart Echuca Set on the edge of the heritage town Echuca with ample parking space Established 105 centre home to a long tenure team of dedicated Early Childhood Professionals Supportive Centre Leadership team What Goodstart can offer you: We truly value you – that's why we pay more. At Goodstart, Centre Directors get at least 12% above the award rate Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 Tax benefits through salary packaging – a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families You'll need: A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards) Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management Valid WWC card or VIT registration 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. Have a question? Please contact Vic/Tas Recruiter Charlotte – 0396489815 / ****** 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. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI #gscentredirector Posting Notes: ECHUCA || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
