Assistant Director

Location: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

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 Maroochydore, 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.

• 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

Located in a bustling residential and commercial area, our centre is conveniently close to community facilities, public transport, local schools, and shops.

Our 71-place centre caters to children aged six weeks to 5 years across 4 rooms, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can thrive. We believe in supporting each child's individual needs, interests, and strengths.

We are looking for an Assistant Director to lead and guide our passionate educators in providing a holistic approach to early childhood education, respecting and incorporating cultural needs within our centre.

• Floating position between rooms and play areas, ensuring every child and educator feels supported and inspired
• In this dynamic role, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: 15 hours a week at the front desk (admin) and 23 hours on the floor
• Set shifts between centre's operating hours 6:30am - 6:30pm to support work-life balance

• Receive at least 7% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a discounted price
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for 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, we'd love to talk to you about which of our opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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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.

Have a question? Contact Wendy from our Talent Acquisition Team on or 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

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We're 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. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.