Role: Educational Leader
Location: Townsville, QLD 4810
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $38.20 - $39.35 p/h (Depending on qualification and experience) + Super
- Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
- 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.
About Goodstart Mount Louisa
Are you a Diploma-Qualified Educator with the heart of a teacher and the vision of a leader? Here's your chance to join Goodstart Mount Louisa that's not only fun and welcoming, but also award-winning!
✨ What makes this role special?
- Support in the Toddlers Room - adventures to learning experiences.
- Flexible casual shifts, Monday to Friday, between 6:30am - 6:30pm.
- Be part of a large 119-place centre with two purpose-built buildings, each bursting with books, toys, and learning experiences.
- Conveniently located on Bayswater Road, next to Mount Louisa shops and close to RAAF Base Townsville.
- Work in a centre recognised for excellence - winners of the 2023 Safety Leadership Award and the 2023 Advancing Reconciliation Award.
💡 At Goodstart Mount Louisa, safety, inclusion, and respect are part of everyday life. Our team is proud of our reconciliation journey and committed to creating a secure, nurturing space for every child and educator.
If you're looking for a meaningful experience, and full of joy, come join us at Mount Louisa and make every shift count!
What Goodstart can offer you:
💰 Competitive pay - 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 gap 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 career 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 and childcare 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
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 Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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.
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📌 Educational Leader
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Mount Louisa