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Educator 

📍 Goodstart Kawana, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)

🕒 Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours Per Week

💰 Up to $39.91 per hour + Super + Benefits

 

 

Shape young lives. Grow your career. Love what you do.

At Goodstart, we're dedicated to giving children the very best start in life and supporting our educators to do the same. With pay rates of up to $39.91 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this is more than a job. It's a career where you can make a lasting impact every day.

Whether you're an experienced Educator or just beginning your early childhood journey, you'll be welcomed into a nurturing environment where your ideas, passion, and commitment to children's learning are valued and celebrated.

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

🎓 Currently studying? Eligible educators may access scholarships of up to $3,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while completing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

 

 

About the role

As an Educator at Goodstart Kawana, you'll become a valued member of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to create meaningful learning experiences that support children's growth, wellbeing, and development.

You'll help foster safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children feel supported, empowered, and inspired to learn.

In this role, you'll:

✨ Support the delivery of engaging, play-based educational programs

✨ Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families

✨ Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments

✨ Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing

✨ Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes

✨ Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice

 

 

About Goodstart Kawana

🏡 Well-established and welcoming early learning centre

👶 Caring for children from nursery through to kindergarten

🌳 Engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage exploration and discovery

📚 Play-based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture

🌏 Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel valued and connected

🚗 Convenient location close to local schools, shopping precincts, and community facilities

At Goodstart Kawana, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting each other's professional growth and success.

 

 

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $39.91 per hour + Super

🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate

👶 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

🎁 Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

 

 

What you'll bring

✔ Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform

✔ A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

 

 

Ready to join our team?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your early childhood career.

We're reviewing applications as they're received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.

 

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.

📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@goodstart.org.au

 

 

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  

 

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform. 

 

🎥 See what it's like to be an Educator at Goodstart:
https://youtu.be/8qdD25-OhgA

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Posting Notes: KAWANA WATERS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time


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