Employment Type: Permanent, Full time, 38 hours/week
Pay: $42.38 - $45.84 per hour (depending on qualification and experience) + Superannuation + 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 Warwick, 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
- 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 Warwick - Wood Street
- Goodstart Warwick offers the perfect mix of country charm, modern convenience and easy access to Toowoomba and Brisbane.
- Our 74-place early learning centre is a bright, nurturing space designed for exploration and growth.
- Each room is thoughtfully designed and well-resourced for the specific developmental stages of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
- You will become part of a supportive and family-oriented culture where individuals are empowered to grow and develop at their own pace.
- The centre loves to celebrate all achievements, no matter how big or small, with the team, children, families and wider community.
What Goodstart Can Offer You
- Receive at least 7% above the award rate.
- 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.
How To Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question? Contact Anjana from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email
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
We’re an equal‑opportunity employer that prides itself on an inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
Safety is our priority. We will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Protected Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid working‑with‑children check.
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📌 Assistant Director (Southern Downs Regional)
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