As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Melrose Park, 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 Goodstart Melrose Park 70 place early learning centre Catering for children aged 6 weeks to school aged, we have four dedicated learning spaces at our centre - Nursey, Toddler and Preschool.
Located close to local schools and shops Rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards Director Caddie who has been at the centre for 10 years.
See our Join the team video link that gives you a brief view of our centre and our amazing team : https://youtu.be/RGg2KeZQkfo Check out our Facebook community to keep in touch with what's happening in our centre.
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 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.
You'll need: A Diploma or bachelor's in early childhood education Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one 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 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI Posting Notes: MELROSE PARK DC || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time