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Assistant Director


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Nowra, Australia


Created : 2025-06-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location South Nowra, Nowra - Bomaderry/NswEmployment type Full-TimeJob DescriptionReq#: 180611Role: Assistant DirectorLocation: 113 Hillcrest Avenue, SOUTH NOWRA, 2541, NSWCentre: Goodstart South NowraEmployment Type: Permanent Full-timePay: $35-$53 per hour plus superUse your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and teamWork for Australias Largest Not-for-ProfitCompetitive pay + childcare discount + salary packaging availableAre you an experienced early learning professional whos ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?As the Assistant Director, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centres local community.In this role, you will:Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and careMentor and build capabilities within the centre teamBe responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Directors absenceUse and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Goodstart South Nowra:Goodstart South Nowra is a purpose-built childcare centre established in 2006, located close to the CBD, primary schools and high schools. We are situated close to public transport, and we have a large off-road centre car park with disability parking and access.Providing quality care to children from six weeks old to to school age, we boast five teaching rooms and two large well equipped playgrounds that allow family grouping. We embrace a multicultural program supported by our local community Elders and multicultural groups.What Goodstart can offer you:Competitive pay - youll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education)Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Tax benefits through salary packaging a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken outPaid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - youll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearAdditional leave - youll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts - youll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity and stability - as Australias largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia s children and their familiesIf you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then wed love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.How to applyClick 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.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWere 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. Were 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.YouTube video link : any question, please contact Katya Reshetnikova, email: ereshetnikov@goodstart.org.au or phone 02 9934 870 .Goodstart Early Learning are here to give your Child the best start to Learning, from Kindergarten to Pre-School and Child Care. Book a Centre tour today.NoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. 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