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Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning Carlisle WA 6101

Permanent Full time
Similar jobs pay ~$84k - $135k

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Key points we found

  • Support the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
  • Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
  • Manage the centre in the Centre Director’s absence.

Role: Assistant Director

Location: 166 Rutland Ave, Carlisle WA 6101

Centre: Goodstart Carlisle

Employment Type: Full Time / 38 hours per week

Pay: $42.38 - $68.53 (Qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits

  • 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, 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

About Goodstart Carlisle:

  • We are a beautiful 72 place centre with diverse, supportive, and experienced team
  • Public Transport Access: With a bus stop & Train station just a short walk away, it offers easy access to public transport for those who rely on it to get to work or bring their children to the centre.
  • Excellent career progression opportunities for an Educational Leader looking to step into a leadership role.
  • Prime Location: The centre is located conveniently near the Carlisle Shopping Centre, with speciality shops, major supermarkets, and various cafes, making it easy for staff and families to access everyday essentials.

  • Ample Staff Car Parking: There is spacious parking available, making it easy for staff to park without hassle, enhancing the overall convenience of the workday.

  • Experienced Leadership: The Centre Leadership team have over 9 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, providing valuable mentorship and support to staff, which can create a positive and professional working environment

What Goodstart 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
  • Tax benefits through salary packaging
  • 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

How to apply

  • Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
  • Current Western Australia Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then 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 Smitha Aiholli from the Talent team on (07) 3918 2181 or via email [email protected] 

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 [email protected]  


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.

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Posting Notes: CARLISLE NORTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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Skills
Childcare Industry Knowledge
Childcare Regulations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
LEADERSHIP
Leadership in Early Learning
MENTORING
ORGANISATION SKILLS
PROBLEM SOLVING
SALARY PACKAGING
TEAM MANAGEMENT
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Licenses & certifications
Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
First Aid Certification
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Perks & benefits
Childcare discount
Free annual flu shot
PAID PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Salary packaging
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
WELLBEING DAYS

More details
Expiring date
17 Apr 2026
Date posted
6 Apr 2026
Category
Education, Training & Childcare
Occupation
Teacher - Early Childhood
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Education and Training
Sector
Not for profit / Charity
Desired education level
Diploma or associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
Company size
201 to 1000

Goodstart Early Learning

Not for profit / Charity
201 to 1000
Company size
Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families.

Goodstart was formed in 2009 thanks to a unique combination of private, public and leading community sector organisations — The Benevolent Society, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Mission Australia and Social Ventures Australia.

We deliver social impact on a national scale by offering evidence-informed early learning and care in hundreds of centres nationally, supporting families and influencing the broader community through our advocacy work, which aims to increase investment in the early years to ensure all children have access to quality early learning.

Goodstart is a social enterprise with social purpose at its heart, but our head operates with business discipline to deliver healthy operating margins for continued investment in centres, people and programs to deliver on our vision and purpose.

We operate 644 early learning centres in all states and territories of Australia, caring for 70,900 children from 59,500 families and employing 14,900 people.

Our vision is for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.

Our purpose is to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

We're people with purpose.

Goodstart is a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we attract people who want to make a difference.

We provide enhanced services and multi-skilled teams to meet a diverse range of learning needs. And we offer our people specialist training so they can help all children, including those with additional needs or facing disadvantage.

Like to know more? Visit: goodstart.org.au
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