Centre Director

Role Overview

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Centre Director for its Leeton centre in New South Wales. This permanent full-time position involves 38 hours per week and offers the chance to lead a centre in regional NSW while supporting children, families, and educators.

Pay and Contract Details

The hourly rate is between $57.78 and $71.79, plus a $5.96 per hour Centre Director allowance for ECT-qualified employees, with pay determined by experience and qualification. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available after a successful probation period.

This role is permanent full time.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in early learning leadership and take ownership of developing and running your own centre.
• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider in early learning.
• Receive pay at least 12% above award, along with access to childcare discounts and salary packaging.

About the Centre

Goodstart Leeton is a welcoming, modern centre that has recently been renovated. It can accommodate up to 56 children across nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms.

• The centre operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• It is positioned near schools, health services, and community services.
• The site has a long-serving and highly experienced team.
• The service is inclusive, supportive, and community oriented.

What the Role Involves

As Centre Director, you will play a key leadership role in supporting teachers and educators, strengthening relationships with children, families, and the community, and helping the centre thrive both educationally and commercially.

• Lead the delivery of the centre’s tailored learning program, created with global experts in pedagogical practice.
• Develop and support a strong team of early learning professionals while encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Work with your team to shape the future direction of the centre, grow enrolments, and maintain a financially healthy operation.

Benefits and Perks

• At least 12% above the award rate.
• Up to 50% off childcare gap fees.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport access for discounted gym and pool memberships for you and your family.
• Salary packaging tax benefits.
• Paid professional development.
• Two extra wellbeing days included in personal leave each year.
• Optional free annual flu vaccination.
• Option to buy additional leave for improved work-life balance.
• First Nations support and cultural leave.
• Retail savings on insurance, travel, and technology.
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program.
• Possible access to external professional supervision for confidential leadership and wellbeing support.

What You Need

• A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education, or be working toward one.
• Experience leading change in education, health, or community services.
• Experience delivering integrated early childhood services in disadvantaged communities.
• Strong business understanding, including financial and operational performance management.

Eligibility and Inclusion

Applicants who are ready to step into early learning leadership are encouraged to apply. Goodstart welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is committed to reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion. A valid Working with Children Check is required or must be obtained, as the organisation is a Child Safe Organisation.

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so submitting early is recommended. For questions, the Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted by phone or email.

Additional Information

The role is based in Leeton, NSW, on Wiradjuri Country. The Welcome Experience is available to help essential workers and their families relocate to regional NSW, including support with housing, schools, childcare, partner job opportunities, and community connections.

Goodstart also notes its commitment to protecting children and maintaining a safe environment for all.

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