Assistant Director

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Queensland Sunshine Coast

Centre: Goodstart Caloundra

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits

The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here!

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 Australia’s 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 Caloundra you’ll 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 Director’s absence
Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

About Goodstart Caloundra:
Located in the heart of Caloundra, close to schools, shopping centres, and public transport
Lead alongside a strong Centre Director in a well-established, community-connected centre
Provide care and education for children aged 15 months to school age
Work with a team that delivers high-quality play-based learning programs, including a Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten program delivered by fully qualified teachers
Support and embed the Key Educator Approach, fostering meaningful relationships with children and families
Enjoy large, natural outdoor play spaces with sandpits, veggie gardens, swings, worm farm, compost bins, and an Indigenous yarning circle used daily for Acknowledgement to Country
Be part of a team that values cultural inclusion, community engagement, and intentional teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
Help drive quality and educational practice in a centre committed to continuous improvement
Join a team that participates in Beach Kinder, local excursions, and community events to extend learning beyond the classroom
Collaborate using Storypark, regular family nights, and centre communications to maintain strong family partnerships
Centre vision: “Together as a family, for children” – a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment for all
Opportunity to step into a leadership role that balances operational support, mentoring, and pedagogy – ideal for someone ready to grow into or build upon their leadership journey

What Goodstart can offer you:
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we’d 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re 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. We’re 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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