Be Part of Something New - Lead Our Brand-New Goodstart Nirimba Centre Opening in 2025! As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Nirimba, 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 Nirimba:
- Brand-New Facility: Opening soon in the vibrant Stockland Aura Estate, Goodstart Nirimba is a purpose-built centre with a modern yet homely, naturally inspired design licensed for 132 children. It inspires growth and learning for children aged 0-6 in an engaging, supportive community.
- Exceptional Learning Spaces: Featuring 8 spacious learning areas and outdoor play zones with direct access from classrooms, a fun fort, and plenty of space for exploration and play. Dedicated nursery sleep rooms ensure comfort for our youngest learners.
- Convenient Location: Located next to Nirimba State Primary School, providing ease for families in the area.
- Family-Friendly Features: Parent lounge with complimentary tea and coffee, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
What Goodstart 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
- Tax benefits through salary packaging
- 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
You'll need:
- Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, 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.
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.
