Assistant Director

Annandale, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40 - 66

Posted on: 04-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role:Assistant Director

Location: Annandale TOWNSVILLE QLD 4814

Centre: Goodstart Annandale Yolanda Drive

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Pay: $40.65 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) Super

Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
Competitive pay at least 7% above award a range of benefits including childcare discount salary packaging available
Work for Australias largest early learning Not-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 Goodstart Annandale Yolanda Drive youll 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 Directors absence
Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

About Goodstart Annandale Yolanda Drive

This is your chance to grow your leadership career while still staying connected to children families and educators every day.

At Goodstart Annandale Yolanda Drive our Meeting-rated 71-place centre is set in a relaxed suburban pocket close to local schools shops Townsville University Hospital Lavarack Army Barracks and vibrant community hubs.

Were proud of our thriving community-focused culture where helping others is part of who we are.

Work in a rewarding full-time position Monday Friday 6:30am 6pm.
Flexible floating position step into leadership while supporting toddler and kindy rooms when needed.
Lead in a rotating shift ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Support our Assessment & Rating process and help drive continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Be guided by an experienced Centre Director whose journey spans from educator to leadership bringing over 18 years of passion knowledge and dedication to supporting children families and educators.

Step into a leadership role where every day brings the reward of guiding your team supporting children and shaping quality outcomes.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Receive at least 7% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Paid professional development

Two 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 and childcare discounts on insurance travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Youll need:

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
Willingness to undergo a Police Check

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership positionor similar then wed 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.

Have a question Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team onor via email

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

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Were 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.

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Role:Assistant DirectorLocation: Annandale TOWNSVILLE QLD 4814Centre: Goodstart Annandale Yolanda DriveEmployment Type: Full-time Permanent Pay: $40.65 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) Super Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to suppo...