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Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)
Up to $45.84 per hour + Super + Benefits
Lead with purpose. Support your team. Grow your leadership career.
At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and supporting our leaders to do the same. With pay rates of up to $45.84 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, salary packaging options, and ongoing professional development, this is more than a job. It's an opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey while making a meaningful difference every day.
As Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating brighter futures for children, families, and communities.
Get up to 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
Access salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay.
About the role
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street, you'll work alongside our Centre Director to support the day-to-day operations of the centre while helping to build a positive, high-performing team culture.
You'll use your leadership experience and passion for early learning to mentor educators, support quality practice, strengthen family relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the centre.
In this role, you'll:
- Support the Centre Director in leading a team that delivers high-quality early learning and care
- Mentor and build capability within the centre team
- Lead centre operations in the Centre Director's absence
- Champion and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of centre operations
About Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street
Caring for children from 6 weeks to school age
Expansive outdoor environments featuring bike tracks, sandpits, vegetable gardens, and natural play spaces
Play-based curriculum guided by the Early Years Learning Framework
Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on quality outcomes for children and families
Strong focus on sustainability, environmental awareness, and outdoor learning
Convenient location close to local schools, shops, and community services
At Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street, you'll join a dedicated team committed to creating a nurturing environment where children, families, and educators can thrive.
Why you'll love working with Goodstart
Earn up to $45.84 per hour + Super
Receive at least 7% above the award rate
Up to 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
Paid professional development and leadership development opportunities
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year
Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Discounts on travel, technology and insurance
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
What you'll bring
- Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Centre Leader, Senior Educator, or in a similar leadership role
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Current QLD Working with Children Check
- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform
- Passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and teams
Want to know more?
I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.
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]
We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fica robust senseof 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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.
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