Centre Director

Role: Centre Director

Location: Gold Coast

Centre: Goodstart Beaudesert Brisbane Street

Employment Type: Full-Time - $40 - $45/hr + $5000 retention bonus

We’re Goodstart 

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!

Goodstart Beaudesert Brisbane Street actively embrace the relaxed and slower-paced lifestyle of the rural community in which we are suited. We have a team of dedicated, passionate and qualified educators, all working together as a team to achieve the best outcomes for the children, their families and the local community. 

Your Impact 

As the Centre Director at Goodstart Beaudesert Brisbane Street Centre, 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 and to extend your network of relationships with children, families and educators. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team . 

You will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community. 

You’ll help achieve this by 

• Delivering our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
• Building fantastic relationships with families through daily contact in person and using specialist social media tools
• Work closely with your Administration Officer to build attendance through community networks, and national attraction programs

What Goodstart can offer you  

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits! 

• $5000 retention bonus
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Competitive pay you’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)  
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two extra days off per year, and our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most 
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees 

You’ll also love: 

• Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team  
• Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation 

If you have previous experience as a Centre Director/Assistant Director/Senior Educator or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we want to meet you! 

How to apply 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. For any question, email: vkundoorvala@goodstart.org.au OR 0739182282

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 are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds. 

We are deeply committed to reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team