Location: 19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, 4740, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

Employment Type: Full Time

Pay: $58.38 - $71.79 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’llbe at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre.You'llbuild 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!





WhatGoodstart can offer you:

- At least12% above the award rate
- Up to50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Tax advantages through salary packaging
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
- First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance,traveland 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:

- An ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor’s degree of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Current State relevant Working with Children’s Check,Police Check
- 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

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fica strong senseof 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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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📌 Centre Director (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Mackay Regional