The Royal Children's Hospital

Assistant Director

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Onsite  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: 41 Council Ave, Rockingham WA 6168

Centre: Goodstart Rockingham

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 Rockingham Meadow Springs:

  • A Beautiful 77-place centre providing a warm and welcoming learning environment for children and families.
  • Nestled near community facilities, 24hr gym, and shops, making it easy for families to access essential services.
  • Effortless CommuteWith a bus stop right outside our Centre, your daily commute is hassle-free.
  • Float Assistant Director role with 2 hours of non-contact time
  • Excellent career progression opportunities for an Educational Leader looking to step into a leadership role.
  • Passionate educators committed to high-quality early learning, creating an engaging and inclusive environment for all children.
  • Enjoy hassle-free commutes with plenty of parking available
  • Work alongside our incredible Centre Director, who brings over 15 years of experience and a genuine passion for nurturing talent and fostering growth.

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 saiholli@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.

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

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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