Centre: Goodstart Albany Creek, The Boulevarde
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
- 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 Australia's 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 Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build 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 and maintaining a revenue-generating business
Join our Team as Centre Director - Goodstart Early Learning Albany Creek, The Boulevarde
Are you ready to lead a passionate team at an Exceeding-rated centre? At Goodstart Albany Creek - The Boulevarde, we're looking for a dedicated Centre Director to inspire and guide our educators, families, and children.
Why Lead at Goodstart Albany Creek?
- Purpose-Built Centre: Spacious rooms, wide verandas, and three separate playgrounds designed for every age group.
- Dedicated, Low-Turnover Team: Work with experienced educators committed to nurturing children and building strong family connections.
- Exceeding Rating: Proudly rated as Exceeding in our last Assessment and Rating, reflecting our commitment to quality care and education.
- Flexible Learning Programs: Focused on holistic child development-from social-emotional skills to maths, science, literacy, and more.
- Play-Based Curriculum: Aligned with the Early Years' Learning Framework, fostering creativity and individual growth from Nursery to Kindergarten.
- Strong Family Connections: Our Storypark platform ensures clear, consistent communication with families, celebrating every milestone.
- Outdoor Adventures: Beautifully designed outdoor spaces with sandpits, vege patches, cubby houses, and a worm farm to inspire environmental awareness and play.
- Community Engagement: Enrich learning through excursions, community events, and partnerships, teaching children the value of being active community members.
- Prime Location: Situated in a peaceful residential area with schools, shops, and transport routes nearby for easy access.
What We're Looking For:
- A strong, inspirational leader who can guide and motivate a dedicated team.
- Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to delivering high-quality programs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families and the broader community.
- A focus on continuous improvement and maintaining our Exceeding standard.
Make a Difference Every Day!
Lead a team that's passionate about creating a nurturing, stimulating environment for children to thrive. Apply today and be part of the Goodstart Albany Creek family!
What Goodstart can offer you:
- At least 12% above the award rate
- 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:
- A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
- Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
- Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
- Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
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.
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.
