Assistant Director

Role :  Assistant Director Location : Mandurah & Peel WA Centre : Goodstart Riverside Gardens WA Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent Pay : Upto $41.98 / hr + 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 professional 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 Riverside Gardens, 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 Riverside Gardens : Work closely with the Centre Director to support the daily operations of a 72-place centre, ensuring a high-quality learning environment.

Mentor and coach educators, fostering professional development and continuous improvement in teaching practices.

Float across all rooms, providing leadership and support to different age groups while maintaining consistency in educational standards.

The centre features engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, promoting curiosity and exploration through a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

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.

Have a question?

Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email

• 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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