Role: Senior Educator - Nursery Room

Location: Bundaberg QLD 4670, Traibelang Bunda Land

Centre: Goodstart Bundaberg George Street

Employment Type:  Full Time 38 hours per week - January 2025 start

Pay: up to $38.02 + Superannuation + Benefits  

The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here!  
 

• 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 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 Bundaberg George Street:

Our childcare centre boasts five well-designed rooms and accommodates up to 75 children daily. The facility features a large natural playground, shaded by tall trees and supplemented with shade covers, providing a comfortable and safe outdoor environment. Additionally, a sweeping veranda area offers versatile space for various activities.

Our team is dedicated to creating nurturing and inviting play spaces, both indoors and outdoors, that promote children's growth and development. We take pride in our long-standing staff members who bring a wealth of qualifications and extensive experience to the centre. Our culturally diverse team enriches the learning environment, reflecting a variety of backgrounds and languages and strengthening the connection between home and the centre.

Our collaborative leadership team works cohesively to ensure the highest standards of care and education are exceeded daily. With strong community involvement, we foster connections and partnerships that enhance the overall experience for the children and their families.

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate 
• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave 
• 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 (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 
• Current Queensland 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 your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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. 

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Posting Notes: BUNDABERG || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time