Senior Educator

Role:Educational Leader

Location: Southern Suburbs & Logan Brisbane

Centre: Goodstart Shailer Park

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $ $41.00 per hour + Super + Benefits

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• 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 .

Our Centre Philosophy: A t Goodstart Shailer Park, we believe in the power of play and nature to foster children's development. Our centre is a place where children can explore, take healthy risks, and grow in a nurturing environment. We are committed to providing a natural childhood experience, where children can climb trees, play in puddles, and engage in creative, unstructured play.

With 75 placements across five rooms, our centre is built on values that shape our approach to early childhood education:

Play & Nature – Outdoor play is at the heart of our philosophy. We provide a rich environment where children engage with nature daily, fostering independence, confidence, and curiosity.

Respect for Diversity – We celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our staff, children, and families, creating a welcoming and inclusive space. With deep respect for First Nations Peoples, we embed their cultures and traditions into our learning practices.

Secure Relationships – Through the Key Educator Approach, we prioritise strong, trusting connections to support children's emotional, cognitive, and social development.

Sustainability – We instil a love for nature and the importance of caring for the environment, embedding sustainable practices into our daily routines.

Professional Growth – Our educators engage in continuous learning, critical reflection, and collaboration to ensure the highest quality education and care.

WhatGoodstart 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 QLDWorking 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.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on or via 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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