Assistant Director

Role: Assistant Director 

Location:  Gladstone, QLD

Centre:  Goodstart Gladstone - Beak St 

Employment Type:  Full Time - 38hrs per week 

Pay: $44.39 - $45.67 per hr - Depending on experience 

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  Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team 

  
  

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  Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available 

  
  

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  Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit 

  
  

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 Gladstone- Beak st, 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:  

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  Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care 

  
  

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  Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team 

  
  

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  Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence 

  
  

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  Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide 

  
  

About Goodstart Gladstone - Beak st: 

• Be part of a long-standing, supportive team with experienced educators who have built trusted relationships with families and the local community over many years.


• Be mentored and supported by an expereinced CD with over 25 years of expereince in Early Education 


• Enjoy a welcoming and inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is valued, and every team member contributes to creating a warm, family-focused atmosphere.


• Make a meaningful impact behind the scenes by supporting a centre that is passionate about school readiness, exceptional customer service and helping every child thrive.
   

What Goodstart can offer you: 

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  Receive at least 7% above the award rate 

  
  

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  Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave  

  
  

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  Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies) 

  
  

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  Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price 

  
  

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  Paid professional development 

  
  

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  Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year  

  
  

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  Free annual flu shot (optional) 

  
  

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  Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance   

  
  

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  First Nations Support and Cultural Leave 

  
  

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  Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology 

  
  

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  Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

  
  

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you. 

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.  

Have a question? Contact Shelby Mujkanovic from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email [email protected]  

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