Assistant Director

Role:Assistant Director (Diploma Qualified Only)

Location:Heidelberg Melbourne VIC 3084

Centre:Goodstart Heidelberg

Employment Type:Full Time / 38 hours per week

Pay: $44.39ph - $45.67ph

• Use your experience in early learning andwork alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team

• Competitive payat least 7% above awarda range of benefits includingchildcare discount salary packaging available

• Work for Australiaslargestearly learningNot-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 GoodstartHeidelbergyoullleverageyourexpertiseand 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 forthe overall management of the centre in the Centre Directors absence

• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

Join the team at Goodstart Heidelberg!

• Prime Location Conveniently located right across from Warringal Shopping Centre and Heidelberg Primary School with local cafés nearbyperfect for your morning coffee or lunch break.
• Free Onsite Parking Enjoy a stress-free start to your day with easy access to convenient staff parking right on-site.
• Our Centre Our spacious 122-place centre offers children a rich learning environment featuring three large natural playgrounds designed to inspire imagination exploration and movement.
• Supportive & Fun Team Join a collaborative and positive team where our early learning programs combine purposeful indoor experiences with outdoor adventures including bushwalks picnics and weekly visits to the local oval.
• Experienced Leadership Be supported by our passionate Centre Director whose extensive experience in early childhood education is reflected in her commitment to mentoring inspiring and empowering her team.

• Our Centre Vision We believe the best learning happens when children feel free confident and connected to the natural world.
  

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Receiveat least7% above the award rate

• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave

• Salary packaging benefits available throughAccessPay(eligibility applies)

• 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)

• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

• Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

If you havepreviousexperience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership positionor similarwedlove to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

How to apply

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Have a question Contact Chrisonor via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to further information and support email

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Werean 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 deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof 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 abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training completed via Geccko platform.

YouTube video link: Notes: HEIDELBERG MELBOURNEVIC Australia (AU) Diploma - Childrens Services or equiv Full-Time