Educational Leader

Role Overview

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an Educational Leader for its Dunsborough centre in Western Australia. This position can be offered as a permanent full-time role, with part-time options also available. The role is based at Goodstart Dunsborough, located at 2 Inverness Avenue, Dunsborough Lakes, WA 6281.

The pay range is $39.35 to $68.53 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional Educational Leader allowance of $2.68 per hour.

What the Role Involves

As an Educational Leader, you will work alongside educators to observe, review, and improve learning programs for children. You will help strengthen the team’s understanding of child development and early years learning, while supporting the use of the Early Years Learning Framework. In partnership with the centre leadership team, you will help drive positive change and raise the standard of educational practice.

About Goodstart Dunsborough

• The centre is in a convenient location close to cafés, coffee shops, and gyms.
• Staff have access to secure and spacious off-street parking.
• The centre is a large, welcoming space with capacity for 97 children.
• Outdoor learning areas include climbing equipment, vegetable gardens, and generous play spaces designed to encourage exploration and creativity.
• There are five well-designed learning rooms serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
• The centre is led by an experienced Centre Director with close to 20 years in early childhood education.

Benefits and Support

• Pay aligned with state primary school teacher rates.
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool memberships for you and your family.
• Paid professional learning and development.
• Two wellbeing days each year included in personal leave.
• Optional free annual flu vaccination.
• Ability to buy additional leave for better work-life balance.
• First Nations support and Cultural Leave.
• Retail savings on insurance, travel, and technology.
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current WA Working With Children Check.
• Candidates with experience leading change in education and holding a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), Diploma qualification, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Goodstart welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and supports reconciliation. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Child safety is treated as a top priority. All candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check.

Application reviews are completed as submissions come in, so early applications are encouraged for the best chance of progressing.

Contact for more information: Talent Acquisition Partner Melanie, 03 9648 9857, msymonds@goodstart.org.au.

Reference tag: #gseducationalleader.

Location Details

Centre: Goodstart Dunsborough. Location: 2 Inverness Avenue, Dunsborough Lakes, 6281, WA.