New Integrated Services Centre Director Role at Goodstart Elizabeth Vale

• Our Integrated Services Centre Director role is pivotal to Goodstart achieving its vision in locations of high and persistent disadvantage
• Be part of a unique team working in early learning to make a lasting difference
• See the impact of your work daily through the eyes of children, families and our integrated education and allied health team  

Searching for a meaningful career in Early Learning?  

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! As the Centre Director you will work with your integrated education and allied health team to engage and support the most vulnerable children and families to enhance every child's learning, development and well-being. 

You will actively work to ensure your Centre is the leading provider of early learning and care within a highly vulnerable community.  

Are you ready to join Goodstart?

• Are you ready to role model excellent leadership to bring out the best in your people, build their capability and support them in making the Centre a safe and engaging place for children, families, and the team to ensure a very high quality and inclusive service?
• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators 
• Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life 
• Competitive pay + additional leave + a host of great additional benefits

At Goodstart our Integrated Services Centre Directors are special people. You are pivotal to Goodstart achieving its vision in locations of high and persistent disadvantage. As the leader of the Centre, you will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, including families with complex needs, and develop the Centre team to provide high-quality, inclusive education and care. You will also work with local service providers to ensure children and families have access to other supports as required. 

You will source best practice within the organisation and sector, leveraging this to develop and coach your team to deliver outstanding performance. Working closely with your team, you will ensure your Centre meets, as a minimum, the National Quality Standards (NQS), and deliver the required attendance, labour and overall Centre contribution results. 

And with Goodstart being a not-for-profit social enterprise and Australia’s largest early learning and childcare provider, you will be part of something big, that improves the lives of families and communities across the country.

About Goodstart Elizabeth Vale

• Elizabeth Vale is conveniently located opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital, close to nearby schools, shops and community services.  
• The centre provides long day care Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.00pm catering to 72 children in the early learning age groups of 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Our centre offers an outdoor area with naturally inspired learning spaces which have been specifically designed to engage, challenge and delight the children through each stage of development. 
• The centre is committed to creating a warm and welcoming community focused environment. They look forward to building and maintaining meaningful and trusting relationships with all our families and children. 
• Goodstart Elizabeth Vale also runs a free Indigenous Playgroup for the local community.

You’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or Bachelor degree in an allied health, social work or community services discipline or Diploma-level early childhood qualification (as approved by ACECQA) 
• Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (desirable) 
• Certificate IV Frontline Management or other business management qualification (desirable) 
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
• Comprehensive knowledge of the child and family service system and proven skill in navigating these to deliver programs and services. 
• Substantial experience working with children and families in the early years, especially families experiencing vulnerability 
• Have proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

Is this you? 

You will be joining an organisation with a Vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life. 

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 and allied health practitioners, 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  

What Goodstart can offer you 

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

• Competitive above award pay – our Centre Directors are paid 10% above award 
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave 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 or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we want to meet you! 

How to apply

• Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

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.

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.