Centre Director

Company description:
Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Centre Director at Goodstart, 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.
Job description: 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 Clifton Springs:

* Lead the launch of a brand-new 103-place early learning centre, creating a positive culture and strong team from day one.
* Exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing service in the thriving bayside community of Clifton Springs.
* Build meaningful relationships with local families, schools, and community stakeholders.
* Located just 200m from Clifton Springs Primary School, supporting strong school-community connections.
* Drive enrolment growth and establish the centre as the preferred choice for local families.
* Recruit, mentor and inspire a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children.
* Make a lasting impact in a region experiencing strong population growth and increasing demand for quality early learning.
* Partner with a supportive leadership team while enjoying the autonomy of leading a new service.  Create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where children, families and educators thrive.
* Be part of Goodstart's continued growth and leave your mark on one of our newest centres in the Geelong region.

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

·       Must be ready to join the team from November 2026 to support the successful launch of this new centre

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 Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44532188