Goodstart Early Learning – Little Mountain QLD
Goodstart Little Mountain – Mark Road West, QLD(located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)
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.
Withpay rates of up to $***** 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.
Receive at least 7% above the award rate.
About the role
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Little Mountain – Mark Road West, 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 Little Mountain – Mark Road West
Well-established and community-focused early learning centre
Purpose-built learning environments with engaging indoor and outdoor play spaces
Caring for children across all age groups from nursery through to kindergarten
Supportive leadership team focused on collaboration, mentoring, and skilled growth
Strong commitment to high-quality educational programs and continuous improvement
Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel valued and connected
Convenient Little Mountain location close to schools, shops, and local community amenities
At Goodstart Little Mountain – Mark Road West, you'll join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful outcomes for children and families while supporting each other's success.
Why you'll love working with Goodstart
Earn up to $***** per hour + Super
Receive at least 7% above the award rate
Up to 50% childcare discountplus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Salary packaging benefitsavailable through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
Fitness Passport– discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
Paid professional developmentand leadership development opportunities
Two wellbeing daysincluded in your personal leave each year
Free annual flu shot(optional)
Option to purchase additional leavefor greater work-life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail discountson insurance,



travel and technology
Uniform allowanceand 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.
Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
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Supporting our people and protecting our children
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 fela strong 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,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.
AtGoodstartwe are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.For further information and support email************
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📌 Assistant Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Melbourne