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Location: 19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, ****, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $***** - $***** per hour, based 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 professional 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




Run smooth and efficient day-to-day operations while putting the children and team at the heart of everything we do
Create memorable experiences by greeting every family with warmth and delivering high-quality tours and orientations
About Goodstart North Mackay:
86 place centre which presents us with the unique opportunity to provide a home like environment for our staff, children and families
Centre located in a commercial / residential area close to main roads, transport, shops and schools.
Work-life harmony with rotating schedules!
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
Tax benefits through salary packaging
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 skilled supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments
You'll need:
An ACECQA approved bachelor's degree of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
Current State relevant Working with Children's Check, Police Checkli>
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
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
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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.
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📌 Centre Director (Queensland)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Queensland