Role: Assistant Director Location: Townsville, QLD Centre: Goodstart Kirwan - Golf Links Drive Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $30-$37/hr + Super + up to $5000 relocation support reimbursement 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 who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Kirwan - Golf Links Drive, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation.You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.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 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 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 You'll Need: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards Current QLD Working with Children Check 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 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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 073918 2282 or via email ****** 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.YouTube video link : https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI #gsassistantdirector