Role: Assistant Director
Location: 185/187 Holbrooks Rd, Underdale SA 5032
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Underdale
Employment Type: Full Time | 38 Hours Per Week
Pay: $44.39 p/h - $45.84 p/h | Depending on Qualifications and Experience
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
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, 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 Underdale:
Our newly constructed, 112 place purpose built centre features six separate, naturally inspired learning spaces
- We are seeking an experienced leader ready to take the next step in the Early Childhood career with this great oppotunity!
We pride ourselves on a strong commitment and focus to create a warm and welcoming community focused centre
With parking on site and close to shops and public transport making we make the commute a breeze!
Located between the city and sea, Goodstart Underdale offers the perfect balance of convenience, care, and community -where little learners grow, explore, and thrive every day!
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
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 Jessica Scanlon 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
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal prospect 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: UNDERDALE, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
📌 Assistant Director (Adelaide)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Adelaide