Role: Educator

Location: 32 Somerville Street, BENDIGO, 3550, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Flora Hill

Employment Type:  Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $33.83 - $38.10 per hour, based on experience
 

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Receive a casual leave loading allowance
• Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life

As an Educator at Goodstart, you will be a team player, who is flexible and willing to support our centres and children when and where required. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.  

You’ll achieve this by:

• Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
• Engaging and supervising the children at all times
• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and team members
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Complying with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

About Goodstart Flora Hill:

• Intimate 70 place centre
• Incusions and Excursions that have occurred, include Yoga, Therapy Dog visits, Aged care facility, Gymnasium, Discovery centre etc.
• Indoor/Outdoor program run throughout the year
• Centre are highly engaged with families and community within their purpose-built centre

Great culture within the centre e.g. Team Building Exercises, staff outings etc.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll receive above award wages
• Supportive and friendly team with head office support and excellent resources
• Comprehensive induction and training program
• Career pathways and access to learning tools

 You’ll need: 

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 

• Current VIC 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 Metty Ganhewage in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9838 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.

Posting Notes: FLORA HILL, BENDIGO || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time