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Role: Assistant Director

Location: Kirwan, Townsville QLD

Centre: Goodstart Kirwan – Golf Links Drive

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 38hrs per week

Pay: $42.38 - $68.53 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super + Benefits

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

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 Kirwan – Golf Links Drive, 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 Goodstart Practice Guide

About Goodstart Kirwan – Golf Links Drive

Purpose-built, established centre (since 1999) offering stability, strong community reputation.




Well-resourced environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Highly experienced and dedicated team, with many educators serving 5-25+ years, creating a supportive, collaborative leadership environment and strong team culture.
Recognised, high-quality kindergarten program backed by government standards, combined with a agile events calendar and prime location near local schools and shopping amenities, offering both professional impact and convenience.

What Goodstart can offer you:
Receive at least 7% above the award rate

‍ ‍ Up to 80% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

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

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 and childcare 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.

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]

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.

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📌 Assistant Director (Kirwan)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Kirwan