Role: Educational Leader

Location: Central QLD

Centre: Goodstart Rockhampton 

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Pay: $35.92 - $60.00 per hour (depending on Qualification & Exp) + Super + Benefits

• 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.   
 

Lead and Inspire at Goodstart Rockhampton!

Goodstart Rockhampton offers a unique learning environment in a former church, providing care from babies to school-aged children. Located conveniently near local schools, shops, and transport routes, our Centre is easily accessible for families.

• Innovative Learning Spaces: Our spacious rooms from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool are filled with educational activities aligned with the Early Years' Learning Framework, supporting each child's development at their own pace.
• Key Educator Approach: We ensure every child has a dedicated educator to support their emotional and developmental needs, fostering strong, nurturing relationships.
• Effective Communication: Using our Storypark platform, family nights, and newsletters, we maintain transparent communication with parents, tailoring programs to each child's needs and strengths.
• Flexible and Inclusive Routines: Our routines promote self-help skills and autonomy, embracing cultural diversity to create an inclusive environment.
• Enriched Outdoor Spaces: Our outdoor areas feature natural and man-made elements like sandpits, a bike path, dirt pit, stage, water tank, vegetable patch, and shaded play spaces, encouraging exploration and sustainability.
• Community Engagement: Active in the local community, our vision, “Ohana” (family), ensures no one is left behind or forgotten, fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

Join us in providing high-quality early learning and care, giving every child the best start in life.

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
• 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:

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a 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 or “Exemption Card”

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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like 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: ROCKHAMPTON || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time