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Practice Partner SA


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Get job alertsEmployment Type: Permanent Full-TimeAt Goodstart, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. We are Australias largest provider of early learning and care, driven by a vision to ensure all children have access to high-quality education and support.As a Practice Partner, you will play a critical role in uplifting teaching and learning practices across centres in South Australia. Youll be the go-to expert for centre teams, providing on-demand coaching, advice, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.Youll partner with centre teams to build capability, support Quality Improvement Plans, and champion inclusive practices for all children, including those with additional needs. This is your opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.Your ImpactProvide virtual, on-demand support to centre teams nationally, responding to inquiries and building capability.Coach and mentor selected centres to implement Quality Improvement Plans and achieve practice uplift.Collaborate with specialists and state practice teams to deliver targeted support and share insights.Ensure compliance with the NQF, NQS, and approved learning frameworks.Advocate for childrens rights and foster a culture of continuous improvement.What Goodstart can offer youFlexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to bettermanage your work and non-work needs (As arranged with your line manager)Vehicle Allowance, Laptop and PhoneSalary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home payAccess to discounted childcare (up to 15%)Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPAExclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.Free annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveWork for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomesGain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.Youll bring to the tableA minimum 4-year Bachelors degree in early childhood education from a recognised universityExtensive and recent practice-based early childhood teacher education experience (aged birth to 8 years)Strong understanding of the A&R process and the Exceeding ThemesExperience in delivering high quality training to centre-based teamsExperience in supporting practice uplift with centre-based teamsSound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, other State based approved/recognised learning guidelines and the National Quality StandardSound understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the ChildExcellent communication, organisational, evaluation and team leadership skillsCurrent Working with Children CheckHow to applyClick 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.Equity and safetyWe strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWere 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. Were 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.Posting Notes: MAWSON LAKES, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr