Role: Educational Leader - Diploma Qualified

Location: 40 Trevino Dr, Port Kennedy WA 6172 

Centre: Goodstart Port Kennedy

Employment Type:  Full Time 38 hours per week OR Part-Time 30 hours per week

Pay: $39.35 - $41.05 (qualification and experience pending) + Educational Leader Allowance $2.68 per hour additional

• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
• Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers*
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.   

About Goodstart Port Kennedy:

🌟 Prime Location – Just minutes from Warnbro Shopping Centre with easy access to Coles, cafés, Big W, and more! Grab a coffee before your shift or tick off your errands after work – everything you need is close by. At the end of Trevino Drive, you’ll find a beautiful park with a lake and plenty of local wildlife – a perfect spot to unwind on your break or after your shift.

🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – With bus stops conveniently located on San Sebastian Boulevard and Laguardia Loop, commuting is simple for those who prefer public transport. We also have bicycle spaces available, making travel to and from work easy and flexible.

🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Enjoy hassle-free parking with plenty of staff spaces available on the sides of the car park, leaving the front bays open for families.

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Become part of a warm, inclusive, and collaborative team that values flexibility, positivity, and strong communication. We work together to support each other and maintain a healthy, family-friendly team culture.

🏡 Our Centre – We are a 99-place centre where children learn and grow across five dynamic rooms: Nursery, Tiny Tots, Toddler, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten. Our three distinct outdoor play areas are designed for effective supervision and age-appropriate experiences, and we love tending to our shared vegetable garden with both children and staff. You’ll also enjoy a welcoming foyer, a dedicated office space for programming and planning, and a well-equipped staff room for your breaks.

💖 Experienced Leadership – Be supported by our passionate Centre Director, who brings 15 years of early childhood experience (including 11 years as a Centre Director). A mother of three, she deeply understands the needs of both families and educators, and leads with empathy, guidance, and a strong focus on teamwork. With the support of our Assistant Director and Administration team, you’ll benefit from a stable and knowledgeable leadership group.

🌍 Our Culture – We’re proud of our multicultural community, embracing and celebrating cultures from New Zealand, India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Italy, South America, and First Nations peoples. Our team and families speak a rich variety of languages – including Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, and Māori – creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for everyone. Our foyer features a world map showcasing where our families and educators are from, symbolising our shared sense of belonging.

🧸 Our Vision – “To provide a safe, creative, and diverse environment where children can thrive, learn, and express themselves, and where we foster strong relationships with community, families, and within our team.”

What Goodstart can offer you:

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)  

• 50% discount off your childcare 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
• 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

You’ll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• A strong understanding of inclusive practices that support all children to be included within their educational journey that align with best practices and legal requirnments 
• Current Western Australia Working with Children Check

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.

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 our Talent Acquisition 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: PORT KENNEDY, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time