Centre Manager - Goodstart Early Learning

Role Centre Director

Centre: Goodstart Blackmans Bay

Employment Type: Full Time | 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Pay: Above award | 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Overview Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators. Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available. Work for Australia's largest early learning Not‑for‑Profit.

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business?

Key responsibilities

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 Blackmans Bay

Purpose‑built, modern centre in the heart of Blackmans Bay, just minutes from Kingston, Margate and Hobart.

Warm, welcoming learning environment with strong community connections.

A diverse, inclusive team representing a range of cultures and backgrounds.

Engaged families and a supportive local community.

Established routines and systems with strong foundations for future growth.

A centre that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Supported by an experienced regional leadership network and Head Office teams.

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.

Potential eligibility for external professional supervision – a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments.

Requirements

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.

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.

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Equal Opportunity & Child Safety

We are 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.

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