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Educational Leader - Full Time off the floor role
Permanent Position Full-Time
To $40-$66 p/hr + Super (depending on experience and qualifications)
* 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. This is a full‑time off‑the‑floor role.
About Goodstart Caloundra:
* Located in the heart of Caloundra, with easy access to shopping centres, schools, and public transport
* Embracing the vision "Together as a family for children", fostering a warm and supportive team culture
* We have new centre management and leadership at the centre and excellent regional support
* Beautiful, spacious outdoor play areas featuring mature trees, sandpits, swings, and an Indigenous yarning circle
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)
* Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
* Tax benefits through salary packaging
* Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
* 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 as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we'd love to talk to 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 Wendy from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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
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: CALOUNDRA BC || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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