Role: Educational Leader – Diploma Qualified

Location: 5-9 Piper Drive, CHELSEA HEIGHTS, 3196, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Chelsea Heights – EXCEEDING CENTRE!

Employment Type: Full time/Permanent

Pay: $36 - $38 p/h + super

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

About Goodstart Chelsea Heights:

• 60 place purpose-built centre located amid retail outlets, close to local schools and transport links
• Exceeding rating in most recent A&R
• Focus on working with the broader community to enrich learning through excursions and participation in community events
• Longstanding team, most having been at the centre for 10+ years
• Experienced and supportive leadership that value staff development and progression

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
• 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

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education
• Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
• Experience with leading and managing change within education
• 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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

For more information contact VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@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: CHELSEA HEIGHTS, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time