Pay: $40.65 - $41.82 p/h + super (depending on qualification and experience)
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart 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
About Goodstart Frankston South Stotts Lane:
Join a warm and welcoming 60-place centre nestled in a leafy, family-friendly part of Frankston South, surrounded by schools and nature.
Work alongside a dedicated and long-standing team, led by a Centre Director with 15 years at Goodstart and over 19 years in early learning.
Our centre features four thoughtfully designed learning spaces and outdoor areas, including a separate cot room and kitchenette for our nursery children.
We pride ourselves on creating light, airy, and well-maintained environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Be part of a centre that values strong relationships with families and the local community, with a philosophy grounded in inclusion, cultural awareness, and respect.
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
Tax benefits through salary packaging
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, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
For more information contract VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@goodstart.org.au
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.