Role: Senior Educator  

Location: Coopers Plains, Brisbane South Region 

Centre:  Goodstart Coopers Plains

Employment Type: Full Time / 38hrs per week / working in our beautiful Nursery Room

Pay: $39.85ph - $41.05ph 

• 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 

• Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $6,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Diploma in ECEC 

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. 

Join the team at Goodstart Coopers Plains!

• 🚀 Outstanding Quality – Proudly rated Exceeding by ACECQA, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and education.
• 🌟 Prime Location – Minutes to Sunnybank Shopping Centre (6 min) and Garden City (10 min). Enjoy Sunnybank Market Square’s dining, a nearby café, I Feel Good Gym, medical centre, QEII Hospital, local library and a peaceful park at the end of the street.
• 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – Bus stops on Musgrave Road and nearby Coopers Plains and Banoon train stations make commuting easy.
• 🚗 Free Parking – Ample street parking available adjacent to the centre.
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive Team Culture – Join a welcoming, collaborative and safety-focused team with long-serving staff (2–16 years), offering stability and genuine support.
• 🏡 Our Centre – A 75-place service with 5 engaging learning environments: Nursery, Toddler, Senior Toddler, Pre-Kindy and Kindergarten. Features include two playgrounds, dedicated spaces for younger rooms, a bush tucker garden, worm farm and award-winning enabling environments.
• 💖 Experienced Leadership – Be supported by a dedicated leadership team with 80 years’ combined experience, focused on mentoring and growth.
• 🌍 Inclusive Community – Celebrate diversity within our global team and families. Our community represents many cultures and languages, creating a rich, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• 🧸 Our Vision – Through connection, inclusion and family, we play.
   

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 

• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price 

• 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.  

Have a question? Contact Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email cadams7@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. 

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Posting Notes: COOPERS PLAINS, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time