Educational Leader Job Details

Role: Educational Leader

Location: 5 Portobello Road, PAKENHAM, 3810, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Pakenham – EXCEEDING CENTRE

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: Above Award

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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 over 10 years' experience at Goodstart.

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)
• 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 VIC Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and possess either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification, or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we'd love to discuss which of our 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 and encourage you to apply early for the best chance to progress. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

For more information, contact VIC recruiter Melanie at 03 9648 9857 or msymonds@goodstart.org.au.

Supporting our people and protecting our children:

We're an equal opportunity employer proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity in cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens our teams and helps us grow. We're 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. We will take all necessary actions to ensure children's safety and protection from abuse, neglect, and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.

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