Assistant Director

Company: Goodstart Early Learning
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Up to $43.76 per hour + Super + Benefits

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As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Gatton, 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 leading 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 Gatton

  • Newly renovated indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • 74-place centre with a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Dedicated off‑floor programming time for Educators and leadership roles.
  • Passionate, highly experienced team with long tenure (5–10 years).
  • Inclusive, multicultural team from Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Czechoslovakia.
  • Celebration of diverse family and community cultures, including First Nations, Islanders, Taiwanese, Sudanese, Afghan, and more.
  • Meaningful partnerships with families that enhance cultural safety and children’s learning.
  • Industry‑Leading Incentives & Relocation: $8,750 sign‑on bonus, $8,750 retention bonus at 12 months, and an ongoing $3,000 annual retention bonus each year after the 5th anniversary.

What Goodstart can offer you:

  • Receive at least 7% above the award rate.
  • Up to 50% discount off 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.
  • Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
  • Free annual flu shot (optional).
  • Option to purchase extra leave for 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, we’d love to talk to you about which of our opportunities would be the best fit.

We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply and are deeply committed to Reconciliation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer that values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026