We are looking to hire an organized Assistant Director to join our all-star team at Goodstart Early Learning in Canberra 2600, ACT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Assistant Director is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, leadership and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Assistant Director at Goodstart Early Learning today!

Role: Assistant Director

Centre: Goodstart Kamba

Address: 21 Jenke Street, KAMBAH ACT 2902

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people! From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

Goodstart Ashfield is located a short stroll away from Lake Tuggeranong and a local park.
We cater for children aged from six weeks to five years. Families and educators at our centre come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate the learning opportunities this offers.

Your Impact

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Ashfield , you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation and to extend your network of relationships with children, families and educators. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team.





You will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.

You’ll help achieve this by

- 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

What Goodstart can offer you

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

- Paid career development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two extra days off per year, and our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
- Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

You’ll also love

- Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team




- Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation

Requirements

- Approved diploma degree in early childhood education or ACECQA approved equivalent
- Valid Working With Children Check
- Up to date Professional Teachers Accreditation
- First Aid qualification

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.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.

We are deeply committed to reconciliation and creating an setting where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.

Safety is our priority, and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel secure 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.

For any question, please contact Katya Reshetnikova, email: ereshetnikov@ goodstart.org.au

Benefits of working as a Assistant Director in Canberra 2600, ACT:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary

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