Company description:
Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider.
As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.
Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Assistant Director
Location: Grafton, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Grafton
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Pay: $***** - $***** per hour + super
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 skilled 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 Grafton, 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
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




Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
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, we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
Have a question?
Contact James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on ************ or via email ******
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 chance 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.
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📌 Assistant Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 New South Wales