Assistant Director

Company description:
Make your next career move one that supports you as much as the children you teach.
Goodstart Kyneton offers a welcoming, collaborative environment where educators are inspired, supported, and encouraged to grow.
If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to receive your application.
Job description: Role:Assistant Director 

Location:  Kyneton, Victoria 3444

Centre:   Goodstart Kyneton

Employment Type:  Full Time / 38 hours per week

Pay: $44.39ph - $45.67ph

* 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 Kyneton, 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 

Join the Team at Goodstart Kyneton!
* 🌟 Prime Location – Located at 30 Mair Street in the heart of Kyneton, our centre is nestled in a peaceful residential area opposite a beautiful park and oval. Close to local schools and the town centre, you'll enjoy working in a welcoming regional community with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
* 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – Conveniently located on the Melbourne–Bendigo V/Line rail corridor, making commuting easy from Melbourne, Bendigo, and surrounding regional areas. With onsite and street parking available, getting to work is simple and stress-free.
* 🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Onsite and street parking available for all team members.
* 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Join a collaborative team where educators genuinely support one another. Our team's tenure ranges from just a few weeks to an incredible 24 years, creating the perfect balance of fresh ideas and experienced mentorship. We value teamwork, professional growth, and celebrating each other's successes.
* 🌏 Diverse & Inclusive Culture – Our team proudly represents a variety of cultures, including Australia, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Switzerland. We celebrate diversity through meaningful cultural experiences and events, including NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and many other celebrations that enrich our learning environment.
* 🏡 Our Centre – Licensed for 73 children each day, our centre features three age-based learning environments designed to support children from infancy through to kindergarten. Our engaging, play-based programs encourage every child to learn, grow, and thrive.
* 💖 Experienced Leadership – Be supported by a Centre Director with 24 years of experience in early childhood education. Their approachable leadership style, commitment to quality, and passion for developing educators create an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
🧸 Our Vision – At Goodstart Kyneton, we believe every child has the right to feel safe, secure, respected, and heard. We empower children to develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging while encouraging them to actively participate in their own learning journey. We foster meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community and create a workplace where every educator's voice is valued, respected, and supported.

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  

* Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies) 

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

* 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 

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, 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.

Have a question? Contact Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email cadams7@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. 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI
To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44476879