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Assistant Director Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

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Business Goodstart Early Learning

Job Description

Role:

Assistant Director

Location:

134 Archer Street, SHEPPARTON, 3630, VIC

Centre:

Goodstart Shepparton Archer Street

Employment Type:

Full Time – Fixed Term – 12 months

Pay:

$42.38– $43.76 p/h + super

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 eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.

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 Shepparton Archer Street:

Opportunity to join a supportive team in a well-regarded regional community.

Lead pedagogy in a five-room, 90 place service with strong foundations in the EYLF, play-based learning and intentional teaching.

Enjoy thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments that support sustainability, exploration and child-led learning.

Work alongside a committed team of educators who value reflection, growth and professional development.

Dedicated induction and further opportunity for career progression.

WhatGoodstart 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

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Paid professional development

T wo 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

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 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.

For more information, please contact Vic Talent Acquisition Partner Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@goodstart.org.au

Reconciliation 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

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.

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Job Details

Posted Date: March 8, 2026
Job Type: Business
Location: au
Company: Goodstart Early Learning

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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.