Location: 35 Tennyson Street, ELWOOD, 3184, VICEmployment Type: Full Time/PermanentPay: $39.08 - $43.92 Per hour + super with yearly increasesUse your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educatorsWork 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 building a successful business?As part of the Centre Leadership team, youll play a pivotal role supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. Youll form strong relationships with children, families and communities, and understand the significance of your role in their lives.In this role, you will:Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practiceBuild and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvementWork with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating businessAbout Goodstart Elwood:Our 55-place centre is in a residential area, which is safe, quiet and near to main roads and Ripponlea Train StationWe are open from 730am 630pm and care for children from 6 weeks to school ageInside our centre you will find colourful and engaging rooms, and outside play areas with sandpits, worm farm, veggie patch, mud kitchen, bike paths and cubbyhouseWe have a dedicated team of qualified Educators as well as an onsite cookWhat Goodstart can offer you:We truly value you thats why we pay more. At Goodstart, Centre Directors get 10% above the award rate50% 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 career Wellbeing focus - youll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year Additional 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 Australias children and their familiesYoull need:A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community servicesExperience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantageProven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance managementHow 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.Posting Notes: ELWOOD, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children''s Services or equiv || Full-TimeAbout the companyGoodstart 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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Centre Director