Educational Leader

Role: Educational Leader

Location: Kirwan – Burnda Street, TOWNSVILLE QLD 4817

Centre: Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda Street

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $ $66.09 (Depending on qualification & experience) + $2.68 Educational Leader Allowance + Super

• 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.   

About Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda Street

Are you ready to lead learning, inspire growth, and make a lasting impact in a thriving early learning community? Join our dedicated team at Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda Street, where collaboration, curiosity, and community connection guide everything we do.

Our 131-place centre features eight bright, purpose-built rooms—each with its own age-appropriate playground and natural play spaces designed to spark imagination and discovery.

• Work in a full-time capacity from Monday – Friday between 6am – 6pm.
• Coach, mentor and inspire educators to build confidence in planning, documentation, and reflective practice.
• Champion the Early Years Learning Framework and embed ACECQA's National Quality Standard across our programs.
• Facilitate reflective discussions and team learning to strengthen pedagogy and practice.
• Lead with curiosity, researching and exploring innovative strategies that enhance learning outcomes for children

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)  
80% 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 Standards
• Current 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.

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 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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