Casual Educator (Float Position)
📍 Goodstart Baringa, QLD (located on Kabi Kabi Country)
🕒 Casual Employment | Flexible Shifts Monday to Friday
💰 Up to $48.29 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + Super
Find your fit. Choose your hours. Build your career your way.
Finding the right team and centre can make all the difference. That's why Goodstart offers the opportunity to join us as a Casual Educator, giving you the flexibility to work when and where it suits you while gaining experience across different age groups and learning environments.
With pay rates of up to $48.29 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus Super, you'll enjoy flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
As a Float Educator, you'll work across various rooms throughout the centre, supporting educators and ensuring consistency, quality, and engaging learning experiences for children.
About the role
As a Casual Educator at Goodstart Baringa, you'll provide flexible support wherever it is needed most, working across nursery, toddler, and kindergarten environments while contributing to high-quality educational programs.
You'll play an important role in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to learn.
In this role, you'll:
✨ Support educational programs across multiple age groups and learning environments
✨ Engage, supervise, and support children throughout the day
✨ Create safe and nurturing learning environments
✨ Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
✨ Follow National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
✨ Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement
✨ Provide valuable support across the centre as a float educator
About Goodstart Baringa
🏡 Modern, purpose-built centre located in the thriving Aura community
👶 Caring for children from nursery through to kindergarten
🌿 Beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to spark curiosity and exploration
📚 Strong focus on play-based learning inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework
🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture
🌏 Inclusive and welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel a strong sense of belonging
🚗 Convenient location close to local schools, parks, and community facilities
At Goodstart Baringa, you'll join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences while supporting each other's growth and success.
Why you'll love working with Goodstart
💰 Earn up to $48.29 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + Super
💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
🤝 Supportive and friendly team with dedicated head office support
📚 Comprehensive induction, training, and onboarding program
🌟 Professional development opportunities
🚀 Career pathways and opportunities to transition into permanent roles
🌏 First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
👶 Eligible employees may access discounted childcare, with casual employees potentially eligible after three months of regular and consistent hours
What you'll bring
✔ ACECQA-approved Early Childhood qualification
✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check
✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform
✔ Flexibility to work across different rooms and age groups
✔ Availability Monday to Friday
✔ Passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing
Ready to join our team?
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and start your journey with Goodstart.
We're reviewing applications as they're received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.
Want to know more?
I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.
📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@goodstart.org.au
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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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Posting Notes: BELLS CREEK || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Casual
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