Role: Diploma Qualified Educational Leader
Location: Epping, Melbourne 3076
Centre: Goodstart Epping High Street
Employment Type: Full Time / 38 hours per week
Pay: $39.85ph - $41.05ph + Allowance
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 .
Join the team at Goodstart Epping High Street!
Outstanding Quality Rating – Our centre proudly holds an Exceeding rating in QA2 and QA5, as assessed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, with an overall rating of Meeting . This reflects our strong commitment to high-quality care and education.
Prime Location – Just 5 minutes from Pacific Epping, with a bus stop right out the front—making your daily commute simple and convenient.
Free Onsite Parking – Start your day stress-free with easy access to dedicated staff parking.
Supportive & Fun Team – Enjoy dedicated planning time to support our Key Educator approach and actively contribute to programming. Our long-standing team (from 6 months to 15+ years) creates a stable, welcoming, and collaborative environment.
Our Centre – We are a 110-place service offering six engaging learning environments: three Nursery rooms, two Toddler rooms, and a Kindergarten room for 3–4-year-olds.
Our Culture – Be part of a centre that celebrates community, with a yearly calendar of events led by our families—fostering connection, inclusion, and belonging.
Our Centre Vision – We strive to be an extension of each family, building strong, trusting relationships while providing a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
What Goodstart can offer you:
You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers
50% discount off your childcare 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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current Victoria 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 Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email
[email protected]
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
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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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Posting Notes: EPPING DC || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
