Role: Educator

Location: Townsville, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Cranbrook 

Employment Type: Permenant Full-Time 38 hours per week

Salary: up to $36.53 per hour + Superannuation + Relocation support 

Discover what makes working at Goodstart in Townsville so special by watching this video featuring our passionate employees sharing their inspiring journeys and experiences!

• 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 80% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

As an Educator you will be a team player, collaborating with the Senior Educators 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 Cranbrook: 

• Centre is located in a quiet but convenient residential area, close to schools, shops and community facilities.
• We have our lovely Centre Director who is been working in Early childhood sector since 2000.
• Goodstart Cranbrook is a 102 place Centre.
• We are a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment
• We have warm and natural learning spaces, and each room has a unique feel designed to feel like ‘home’
• We incorporate love and respect for our natural environment, and model sustainable practices within the centre

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 80% discount off your childcare gap 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:

• Certificate III or 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 Smitha Aiholli from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@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: CRANBROOK, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time