Role: Centre Director Location: Orange, NSW Centre: Goodstart Orange – Kite St
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours a week)
Pay: $***** to $***** per hour (+ $7.25 CD allowance for ECTs), based on experience and qualification + potential relocation/sign-on bonus incentives available
Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educatorsCompetitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging availableWork for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
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Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre.
You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.
About Goodstart Orange – Kite St
Our service is a 68-place centre, conveniently located in the middle of Orange CBD.The role will be in our Preschool room, working alongside 3 other dedicated educators.We offer dedicated off-the-floor programming time for our Educators.Our centre is in a beautiful heritage building,



with large outdoor education spaces.The team consists of longstanding educators with diverse cultural backgrounds.We have recently had a building upgrade completed with brand-new flooring.
In This Role, You Will
Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practiceBuild and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvementWork with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business
What Goodstart Can Offer You
At least 12% above the award rateUp to 50% discount on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveFitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceTax benefits through salary packagingPaid professional developmentTwo well-being days are included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance First Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programAs a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external qualified supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments
You'll Need




A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community servicesExperience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantageProven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
How To Apply
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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.
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Contact Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on ************** or via email ******
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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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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Posting Notes: ORANGE || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

📌 Centre Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 New South Wales