Senior Educator

📍 Goodstart Jindalee, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Yuggera & Turrbal peoples)

🕒 Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours Per Week
💰 Up to $43.00 per hour + Super + Benefits

At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life—and supporting our educators to do the same. With pay rates of up to $43.00 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, career development opportunities, and a supportive leadership team, this is more than a job—it's a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact every day.

👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood career, lead your own learning environment, and help shape the future for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart Jindalee, you'll take ownership of your room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences that support children's growth, development, and wellbeing.

Working closely with our Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader, you'll play a key role in mentoring educators, driving best practice, and creating inclusive environments where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

In this role, you'll:

✨ Lead and support a team of Educators within the Nursery 1 room

✨ Create meaningful, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

✨ Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues

✨ Support continuous improvement and quality educational outcomes

✨ Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $43.00 per hour + Super

🌟 At least 5% above award wages

👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

📚 Paid professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)

🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Discounts on travel, technology, and insurance

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

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  

 
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