Centre Director

Goodstart Early Learning

Blackmans Bay, Hobart TAS

Childcare and Outside School Hours Care (Education and Training)

Full time

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Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Role:?Centre Director

Centre: Goodstart Blackmans Bay

Employment Type: Full Time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay: Above award

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

About Goodstart Blackmans Bay:

Purpose-built, modern centre in the heart of Blackmans Bay, just minutes from Kingston, Margate and Hobart

Warm, welcoming learning environment with strong community connections

A diverse, inclusive team representing a range of cultures and backgrounds

Engaged families and a supportive local community

Established routines and systems with strong foundations for future growth

A centre that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

Supported by an experienced regional leadership network and Head Office teams

What?Goodstart can offer you:

At least 12% 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 discounts on insurance, travel and 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

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

How to apply

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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.

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au Contact Phoebe from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800222543 or via email probertson1@goodstart.org.au