Educational Manager

Company description :

Ready to take your early childhood leadership to the next level? Discover how you can make a meaningful impact as an Educational Leader at our beautiful Goodstart Buderim centre—where your passion for inspiring quality learning is truly valued and supported

Job description :

About Goodstart Buderim

Are you ready to take your passion for early learning to the next level? This is your chance to inspire, mentor, and create meaningful change as an Educational Leader at our warm and welcoming Goodstart Buderim centre.

Nestled in the leafy, family-friendly suburb of Buderim—just minutes from Maroochydore—you'll enjoy a stunning Sunshine Coast lifestyle while shaping the future of early childhood education.

• Lead and inspire educators to deliver engaging, play-based programs
• Enjoy 8 hours of dedicated Educational Leader time off the floor each week
• Collaborate with a passionate team in a 74-place centre with strong community ties
• Work full-time within family-friendly hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Be part of a service proudly rated Meeting by ACECQA
• Step into a supportive centre that celebrates innovation, reflection, and teamwork
• Drive curriculum excellence aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Mentor educators, uplifting practices and nurturing a collaborative culture
• Champion innovation and reflective practice to enrich educational outcomes

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.

At Goodstart Buderim, you'll do more than lead—you'll inspire a culture of excellence, guiding educators and children to thrive every day.

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 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 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 StandardsCurrent QLD Working 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.

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Salena from 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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