Centre Director (Griffith)

Role: Centre Director

Location: Griffith, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Griffith – Sanders Street

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours a week)

Pay: $55.16 to $68.53 per hour (+ $5.69 CD allowance for ECTs), based on experience and qualification + $5k sign-on bonus! (after successful probation)

Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators

Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit

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Learn more at Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

About Goodstart Griffith – Sanders St: Our welcoming centre caters for up to 52 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms

Open 7:45 am to 5:45 pm

Located in a quiet and safe residential area, near school, shops, and local conveniences

Team of highly qualified centre staff

Winner of the Making a Difference award in the 2023 Goodies for being recognised as an exceptional and inclusive centre, improving access and participation for children and families

Unique from other centres with varied natural elements in the outdoor environment

Strong relationships with the broader Griffith community to enrich children’s learning through excursions and community events

In this role, you will: Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice

Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement

Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

What Goodstart can offer you: At least 12% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

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

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Paid professional development

Two well-being days are included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

As a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external professional supervision
- a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments

You’ll need: A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)

Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services

Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage

Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

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 Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2369 or via email

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

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 protected 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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