As a Centre Director at Goodstart Gatton, 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 Gatton: At our centre, you'll feel supported and appreciated in a fun, flexible, and friendly environment. With newly renovated indoor and outdoor learning spaces, you'll join a team that is truly passionate about helping children learn, grow, and develop. Our 74-place centre offers flexible shift times and part-time options (3, 4, and 5 days) to support a healthy work-life balance. We provide our Educators, Educational Leader, Safety Champion, Senior Educators, and Assistant Director with dedicated programming time off the floor, ensuring that everyone can contribute to the centre’s growth and knowledge enhancement. The centre exudes a welcoming and calm atmosphere, with long-standing Educators—most with 5-10 years of tenure—from countries including New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Czechoslovakia, and Australia. We also celebrate and support the diverse cultures of our centre’s families and children, including First Nations, Taiwanese, Sudanese, Islanders, Afghans, and more. These reciprocal relationships between home and the centre enrich our cultural offerings, fostering the children's learning, development, and cultural safety. 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 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 Anjana Ummalaneni from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2116 or via email aummalaneni@goodstart.org.au 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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au 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. Thanks for your click, please scroll down to know more about this amazing leadership opportunity!
