Role: Senior Educator (Diploma-Qualified) - Educational_Leader

Location: Pullenvale, QLD 4069

Centre: Goodstart Pullenvale

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.20 - $39.35 p/h (Depending on experience) + $2.25 Educational Leader Allowance + Super

• 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 Pullenvale

Goodstart Pullenvale is nestled in the peaceful surrounds of the Woodcrest Estate—just off Moggill Road across from the CSIRO. Our 75-place centre caters for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, and has proudly achieved an ‘Exceeding’ rating under the National Quality Standard (NQS) by ACECQA.

Our dedicated team of educators create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive environment where both children and educators thrive. As a Senior Educator - Educational Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in inspiring excellence in early learning and guiding our teaching practices in a full-time capacity between operating hours 6:30am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.

Enjoy 5–6 hours of dedicated non-contact time each week in your Educational Leader role, giving you the opportunity to mentor educators and elevate teaching and learning practices across the centre.

As a Senior Educator - Educational Leader, you will lead the delivery of high-quality programs aligned with the EYLF and NQS, while mentoring a passionate team to achieve excellence in early learning. Building strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and the community, fostering a nurturing environment that supports each child’s development.

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
• Current QLD 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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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