Centre Director

Goodstart Early Learning · East Bunbury WA 6230 · Full time
Posted 1d ago

Centre Director

Goodstart Early Learning
GraduatesIndigenous AustraliansYoung workers
$121k - $141k
Above avg
From AUD 121400.0 to 141400.0 per year
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and develop the centre’s early learning team, supporting reflective practice and ongoing improvement.
  • Deliver the centre’s learning program and build strong relationships with children, families and the community.
  • Manage centre operations and financial performance, including planning for attendance and revenue growth.

Company description:
Planning a move to Bunbury? Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Job description:  As a Centre Director at Goodstart East Bunbury, 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 East Bunbury:
* Purpose-built 96-place centre with inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments.
* Convenient location just minutes from Bunbury CBD, schools, shops and the stunning Leschenault Estuary.
* Diverse and inclusive centre community that celebrates culture, belonging and connection.
* Strong Kindergarten program supported by passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
* Established family partnerships and a reputation for open, meaningful communication.
* Large natural outdoor spaces featuring veggie gardens, bike tracks, climbing equipment and shaded play areas.
* Collaborative leadership support with nearby Goodstart centres and experienced regional partners.

About Bunbury:
Located just under two hours south of Perth, Bunbury is a thriving coastal city that offers an outstanding lifestyle for professionals and families alike. With beautiful beaches, excellent schools, modern shopping centres, cafés and restaurants, as well as endless opportunities for boating, fishing, surfing and exploring the stunning South West region.
It's the ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a relaxed South West lifestyle.

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
* Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
* 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
* Experience with leading and managing change within education
* Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
* Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
* Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
* WA Working With Children Check

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.

Have a question? Contact Melanie from our Talent Acquisition Team on 08 8214 8421 or via email msymonds@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.

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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44568285

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Skills

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Centre managementChange managementCommercial acumenCommunity engagementEarly childhood educationEarly learning program deliveryEducational leadershipExcellent communication skillsFamily engagementFinancial managementIntegrated early childhood servicesOperational managementReflective practiceTeam leadership

Licenses & certifications

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Bachelors degree in early childhood educationCertificate of completion for national child safety foundation trainingDiploma in early childhood educationWestern australia working with children check

Perks & benefits

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At least 12% above the award rateChildcare gap fee discount of up to 50%Discounted fitness passport accessEmployee referral programExternal professional supervision may be availableFirst nations support and cultural leaveFree annual flu shotOption to purchase additional leavePaid professional developmentRelocation assistance may be availableRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologySalary packagingTwo wellbeing days per yearUniform allowanceUp to 6 weeks paid parental leave

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