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!
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this job offer closes 24 july 2026
job details
this job offer closes 24 july 2026
summary
- warragul, victoria
- au$ 42.38 - au$ 43.76 per hour
posted 22 june 2026
- reference number
- 90M0710345_9152712153105669376
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job details
- Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
- Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
- Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
As the Assistant Director, 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:
- 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 Centres Practice Guide
About The Centre:
- A small but mighty centre where you can build meaningful connections with children, families and your team
- Be part of a supportive Centre Leadership Team who actively celebrate achievements and proudly share successes across the network
- Be supported by a passionate, knowledgeable leadership team who champion quality practice and encourage professional growth every day
- Join a centre deeply embedded in its community, including a weekly Foodbank program that empowers children to learn about kindness, connection and giving back
- Enjoy a convenient location close to local schools, bus routes and train lines—making your commute simple and stress-free.
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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.
experience
2 yearsAre 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!
- Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
- Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
- Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
As the Assistant Director, 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.
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In this role, you will:
show more- 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 Centres Practice Guide
About The Centre:
- A small but mighty centre where you can build meaningful connections with children, families and your team
- Be part of a supportive Centre Leadership Team who actively celebrate achievements and proudly share successes across the network
- Be supported by a passionate, knowledgeable leadership team who champion quality practice and encourage professional growth every day
- Join a centre deeply embedded in its community, including a weekly Foodbank program that empowers children to learn about kindness, connection and giving back
- Enjoy a convenient location close to local schools, bus routes and train lines—making your commute simple and stress-free.
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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.
experience
2 yearsqualification
- Certificate III
- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care
