Are you an experienced early learning leader ready to take the next step in your career?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Goodstart centre in Bunbury, where you'll be supported to grow your leadership capability, inspire a passionate team and make a meaningful difference for children, families and the wider community.
About Goodstart East Bunbury:
Prime Location -Located just minutes from Bunbury's CBD, our purpose-built centre offers the perfect blend of convenience and community, close to local schools, shops and the beautiful Leschenault Estuary.
Our Centre -We are a 96-place centre designed to inspire and engage children across six vibrant learning rooms: two Nursery rooms, two Toddler rooms, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten.
Every space is tailored to support children's growth and curiosity.
Inclusive & Diverse Community -Be part of a centre that celebrates multiculturalism and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where every child, family and educator feels they belong.
Grow Your Leadership Career -Take the next step with dedicated induction, ongoing coaching, outstanding professional development and leadership programs designed to help you thrive as a Centre Director.
Supportive Leadership Network -Lead with confidence, backed by experienced peers, dedicated leadership support and a collaborative network, with two nearby Goodstart Centres providing opportunities to connect, share ideas and learn together.
This is a fixed term role until July ****.We welcome applications from candidates with Director and Assistant Director experience.
What Goodstart can offer you:
At least 12% above the award rate
Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Salary packaging perks available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
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
As a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external professional supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments
You'll need:
A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
Experience with leading and managing change within education
Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
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?
ContactMelaniefrom our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 •••• •857or via ******
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity 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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

📌 Centre Director (Bunbury)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Bunbury