Centre Director

Role:Centre Director

Location:Heidelberg Melbourne Region VICTORIA

Centre:Goodstart Heidelberg

Employment Type:Full Time/ 38hrs per week

Pay:$55.73ph - $68.53ph

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre guiding the next generation of educators

• Competitive pay 12% above award childcare discount salary packaging available

• Work for Australias largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career refine your leadership skills and drive a thriving business If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstartyoullbe at the heart of our leadership team playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your strong meaningful relationships with children families and communities fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role you will:

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice

• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement

• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre building the attendance pipeline andmaintaininga revenue-generating business
  

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 multi-level 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:

• At least12% above the award rate

• Up to50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks 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)

• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

• Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

• As a Centre Director you may be eligible to access external professional supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth personal wellbeing and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments

Youllneed:

• A Diploma orBachelor in Early Childhood Education(or working towards)

• Experience with leading and managing change within educationhealthor community services

• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage

• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

How to apply

Click Apply Now andsubmityour application.

We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

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 apply. For 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 thatGoodstartersfrom 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 check.

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