Full Time, 38 hours per week
$***** to $***** - depending on qualification and experience
Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators
Competitive pay– 12% above award+ childcare discount + salary packaging available
Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
Are you an experienced early learning qualified ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre.
You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.
In this role, you will:
Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business
We are a smaller, boutique 75 place purpose built long day care centre
We are seeking an
experienced, Centre Director
to join our dedicated team




A RARE opportunity to join our longstanding team who bring more than 120 years of combined early learning experience!
Our culturally diverse team speaks 13 languages, enabling us to provide meaningful support to multilingual families
Located alongside Bethany Christian School and Temple Christian College, just minutes from Paralowie Shopping Village, we are in the heart of a welcoming and well-connected community
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
At least12% above the award rate
Up to50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6weeks paid parental leave
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
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'llneed:
A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
Certificate of Completion for the
National Child Safety Foundation Training
, completed via
Geccko
platform
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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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 secure, 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.
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📌 Centre Director (South Australia)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 South Australia