Assistant Director

Role overview

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an Assistant Director for its Andergrove centre in Queensland. This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week, based at 2-10 Emperor Drive, Andergrove, 4740, QLD.

The hourly rate is $44.39 to $45.84, depending on qualification and experience, plus superannuation and additional benefits.

What the role involves

In this leadership position, you will work closely with the Centre Director to help guide the centre and support the team. The role calls for an experienced early learning professional who wants to grow their leadership capability while helping drive a high-performing and caring centre environment.

You will help motivate the team, support continuous improvement in centre operations, build respectful relationships with families, and maintain strong connections with the local community.

About the centre

Goodstart Andergrove is a 75-place centre located in a quiet, family-friendly area north of Mackay. The centre offers a welcoming and calm setting that is easy to reach, with nearby public and private schools and frequent public transport.

The centre’s approach is shaped by safety, inclusion, respect, and strong collaboration between children, families, and educators. It also promotes a supportive, warm, and nurturing team culture.

Key duties

• Partner with the Centre Director to lead the team in delivering high-quality early learning and care.
• Coach and strengthen the capability of staff across the centre.
• Take charge of centre operations when the Centre Director is unavailable.
• Apply the Goodstart Practice Guide in day-to-day practice.

Benefits

Goodstart offers a range of workplace advantages, including pay at least 7% above the award rate, childcare gap fee discounts of up to 50%, and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

Additional support includes salary packaging, discounted gym and pool access through Fitness Passport, paid professional development, two wellbeing days included in personal leave each year, an optional free annual flu shot, the ability to buy extra leave, First Nations Support and Cultural Leave, retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology, a uniform allowance, and an employee referral program.

Who should apply

This opportunity is suited to someone with prior experience as an Assistant Director, in centre leadership, or in a similar early learning leadership role.

Application and support

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged. Candidates may contact Metty G from the Talent Acquisition Team for questions by phone at +61 3 9648 9838 or by email at mganhewage@goodstart.org.au.

Goodstart encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply and offers support through deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.

Additional information

Goodstart is committed to reconciliation, inclusion, and diversity. The organisation aims to create a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a genuine sense of belonging and connection.

Child safety is treated as a priority. All candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and expects all employees to help maintain a safe environment for children.

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