Role: Senior Educator

Location:  Eimeo, Mackay QLD

Centre: Goodstart Eimeo

Employment Type: Full-Time 38 hours per week

Salary: up to $38.02  per hour (Based on the Qualification and Experience) + Superannuation + Benefit

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• Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Be paid 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 Eimeo

• Centre Eimeo is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches, close to all amenities, and next door to Eimeo Road State School.
• Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms are all geared with this in mind
• We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child’s individual interests, needs and strengths
• 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
• Get 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid professional development
• Two well-being days included in your 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 Qld 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.

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Posting Notes: EIMEO, MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time