Shape the future of early learning at Goodstart!
We are looking for a passionate Qualification Pathways Specialist to support the growth of our Educator workforce. In this dynamic role, you'll manage key partnerships, oversee scholarship programs, and help deliver high-quality vocational and higher education pathways.

If you're a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to developing future talent, we want to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for a passionate and organised Qualification Pathways Specialist to champion professional growth and support the next generation of Educators. In this dynamic role, you'll help bring learning opportunities to life—managing partnerships, supporting scholarship programs, and ensuring a strong Educator pipeline through quality vocational and higher education pathways.

If you're a natural relationship-builder with a knack for coordination and a heart for education, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Impact:

As the Qualification Pathways Specialist, you will play a vital role in building a highly skilled and engaged Educator workforce at Goodstart. By fostering strong partnerships with vocational and higher education providers, and working closely with internal teams, you will support the delivery of accessible and inspiring learning opportunities for Educators at all stages of their career. You'll lead the administration and coordination of the Qualification Pathways Program (QPP), ensuring accurate reporting, scholarship compliance, and smooth participant experiences. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will strengthen governance, data accuracy, and financial assurance processes, while your collaborative and improvement-focused approach will help evolve our programs and systems.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (as agreed with line manager)
• Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive 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 balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain 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

You'll bring to the table:

• Qualification in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in project or program management, with knowledge of scholarship or funding administration systems, processes, and compliance
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, ideally within the early learning sector
• Proven ability to manage budgets, monitor expenditure, and produce accurate financial and program reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes

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.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email [email protected]

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.