• Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team • Work for Australia’s Largest Not-for-Profit • Salary packaging available 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? 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 About Goodstart Edgewater • Location Location Goodstart Edgewater is in a convenient and secure part of our community, close to schools, shopping centres and local facilities with great access for transport to help your commute • You will be joining a team of highly qualified educators • Opening hours 6:30am – 6:30pm • Paid staff meetings • Rated Exceeding • Float position • Full time - 38 hours What Goodstart can offer you • Paid professional development • Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year • Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance • Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology • Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families You'll need • Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards • Current WA Working with Children Check 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. gsassistantdirector Can you use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your Centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation? Yes? Then you could be our next 2IC