Assistant Director

Description:

Role: Assistant Director
Location: Lot 1 Cnr Bishop Street and Elizabeth street, SEYMOUR, 3660, VIC
Centre: Goodstart Seymour
Employment Type: Full time/Permanent
Pay: At least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
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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 Kedron 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 Seymour & The Role
Our 66-place centre is centrally located in the heart of town adjacent to the TAFE, close to local schools, shops and main roads Our educators offer a unique, individual and respectful environment, promoting children’s needs and development ensuring they are happy, healthy and reaching their potential We work towards sustainability, and love our natural outdoor play space, real grass and veggie patch, as well as a balance of natural and manmade elements Seeking a candidate who is a driven leader seeking career progression Opportunties to support at other Goodstart centres, filling in for Centre Directors on leave
What Goodstart Can Offer You
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave Tax benefits through salary packaging Paid professional development T wo 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 contact 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.
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Posting Notes: SEYMOUR SOUTH || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time