Role: Senior Educator 

Location: Brighton (Kulin Nation)

Centre: Goodstart Brighton - Cochrane St

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time (12 Months)

Pay: $33.71 - $34.72 per hour

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Be paid at least 5% above award 
• Get a 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you! 

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children. 

About Goodstart Brighton – Cochrane Street:

• Centre Director with over 10 years of industry experience
• Located in a residential community close to Brighton North train station
• 60-place centre

What Goodstart can offer you: 

💰 Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate 

👨‍👧‍👦 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave 

📚 Paid professional development  

💆🏽‍♀️ Two well-being days included in your personal leave per year  

👩‍⚕️Free annual flu shot (optional) 

✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave 

🎁 Retail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel, and technology

👕Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

You’ll need: 

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check

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 on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/JdO_Ut3pmIw 

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Posting Notes: BRIGHTON, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time