Role: Senior Educator

Location: Cowra, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Cowra

Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time or Part Time

Pay: $32.49 – $35.69 per hour based on experience

As a Senior Educator you will be a team player, collaborating with the Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.  

About Goodstart Cowra:

At Goodstart Cowra, we believe in igniting a lifelong passion for learning right from the start.

Conveniently located near Cowra's town center, our center offers easy access to the nature-based adventure playground and the stunning Japanese Gardens.

Our learning environments are tailored to each child's unique developmental journey, adhering to the National Early Years Learning Framework and Quality Standards.

Join us at Goodstart Cowra, where every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive!

What Goodstart can offer you:

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

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

📚 Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

💆🏽‍♀️ Wellbeing focus – you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

✈️ Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

🎁 Retail discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

🤗 Security and stability – as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their familie

You’ll need:

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

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.

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Posting Notes: COWRA || NSW || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time