Centre: Goodstart Kenmore – Kersley Road

Role: ISS Educator

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part time (25 hours per week)

Pay: $35.44 - $39.91 per hour, based on experience

• 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 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
• Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $3,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Certificate III in ECEC
  
  

Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. In this role you will mainly be responsible for supporting additional needs children with mealtimes, activities and toileting. In addition, you will also work to support the kinder and pre-kinder rooms. While you will ideally be diploma qualified and experienced working in this environment, we are also welcoming Cert III educators with a passion to learn and be trained. You will be provided with full support and training in this role. We've got you!

About Goodstart Kenmore – Kersley Road:

• Well-established and welcoming early learning centre
• Beautiful learning environments designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery
• Opportunity to work in 1:1 relationship supporting a child with additional needs
• Supportive leadership team committed to educator growth and wellbeing
• Strong focus on quality education and continuous improvement
• Convenient location within the Kenmore community
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and supported
• At Goodstart Kenmore – Kersley Road, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for children, families, and educators alike.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate

• 50% 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 QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) 

• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform 

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.

Have a question?  Contact Ange Cummings from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email acummings@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.

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Posting Notes: KENMORE DC || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time