Educational Leader

Role: Educational Leader

Centre: Goodstart Pakenham – Exceeding centre!

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Pay: $42.53 - $43.73 per hour, based on experience

• 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 Pakenham:

• Join a passionate, highly skilled team at our 91 place Exceeding-rated centre


• Located in the heart of Pakenham’s community precinct, with easy access to shops, schools, health services, and natural spaces like the lake and local parks


• We’re proud of our long-standing partnership with the Bunurong Land Council, which helps shape our curriculum, embeds First Nations perspectives and guides our centre’s RAP


• Our longstanding team is committed to professional growth, flexible with shift times, and fair with responsibilities—we work hard, support each other, and celebrate together.


• You’ll be supported by a dedicated and collaborative leadership team, our Centre Director has many years experience working at Goodstart.
  
  

What Goodstart can offer you:

• 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 Vic Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have 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 Ange Cummings from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.

Posting Notes: PAKENHAM || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time