Assistant Director - Early Learning Centre

Role Overview

The position of Assistant Director at Goodstart Warwick - Wood Street involves supporting the Centre Director to lead and manage the early learning centre, fostering team growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This is a permanent, full-time role working 38 hours per week with a competitive pay rate of $42.38 to $45.84 per hour plus superannuation and employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Director in leading and managing the team to deliver excellent early learning and care.
• Mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of centre staff.
• Manage overall centre operations during the Centre Director’s absence.
• Implement the Goodstart Practice Guide throughout the centre.

About Goodstart Warwick - Wood Street Centre

• Located in a charming, accessible area with modern amenities, close to Toowoomba and Brisbane.
• The centre accommodates 74 children aged from six weeks to five years in well-equipped, developmentally tailored rooms.
• The environment promotes exploration, growth, and a nurturing atmosphere.
• Supports a family-oriented culture that celebrates achievements of children, staff, and families.

Employee Benefits

• Salary at least 7% above award rates.
• Up to 50% discount on childcare gap fees and up to six weeks paid parental leave.
• Salary packaging options offering tax advantages.
• Discounted access to gyms and pools for employees and their families via the Fitness Passport.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Two wellbeing leave days included annually.
• Free optional annual flu vaccinations.
• Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance.
• Support for First Nations employees including Cultural Leave.
• Various retail discounts on insurance, travel, and technology.
• Uniform allowance and employee referral incentives.

Additional Information

Goodstart is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, especially encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. The organisation prioritizes child safety and requires candidates to have or obtain a valid working with children check. Potential applicants with previous leadership experience in early learning are encouraged to apply and explore suitable opportunities. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.