The Royal Children's Hospital

Centre Director

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $68.53/hr  •  Onsite  •  13 hours ago
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�� Centre Director | Relocate to Griffith | Lifestyle Upgrade

Lead your own centre. Gain real work-life balance. Make a last impact.

If you are an experience Centre Director (or a strong 2IC ready to step up) this is your opportunity to take on a leadership role where you are trusted and able to focus on what actually matters - people, quality and outcomes.

�� Why this role is different

  • Lead a 52-place centre with a supportive, stable team
  • Genuine autonomy - lead your way, not micromanaged
  • Not-for-profit organisation; decisions driven by children, not profit
  • Strong support from a national organisation with clear systems and backing

�� A lifestyle change worth making

Based in Griffith (regional NSW) - perfect if you are ready to step away from the pressure and cost of metro life.

  • Short Commutes
  • Affordable housing and living
  • Family friendly, welcoming community
  • Better work-life balance without stepping back in your career

�� What you'll get

  • $55.16 - $68.53 per hour + super (DOE and Qualification)
  • Relocation support available
  • 50% childcare discount
  • 12% above-award wages
  • Salary packaging + wellbeing programs

�� Your impact

As Centre Director, you'll:

  • Lead, mentor and inspire your team
  • Drive high-quality learning outcomes
  • Build strong relationships with families and the local community
  • Oversee operational and financial performance
  • Create a positive, high-performing centre culture

�� What you'll bring

  • Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
  • Experience leading or stepping into leadership (Centre Director, 2IC or similar)
  • Strong operational and people leadership capability
  • Passion for making a difference in early learning

�� Why Goodstart?

We're Australia's largest not-for-profit early learning provider — which means every dollar goes back into our people, centres, and children.

Additional benefits:

  • Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Two wellbeing days per year
  • Fitness Passport (discounted gym & pool access)
  • Ongoing leadership development and career pathways
  • Retail, travel & insurance discounts

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to, or have moved to, regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community.


Learn more at nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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 Rainbow Leung from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email rleung@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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/k5GTWCO3e6U

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Posting Notes: GRIFFITH DC || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || 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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