Role: Senior Educator

Location: Kirwan, TOWNSVILLE QLD 4817

Centre: Goodstart Kirwan – Golf Links Drive

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.20 - $39.35 p/h (Depending on experience) + Super

• 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 $6,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Diploma in ECEC

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!

Discover what makes working at Goodstart in Townsville so special by watching this video featuring our passionate employees sharing their inspiring journeys and experiences!

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 Kirwan - Golf Links Drive

Ready to take the next step in your Early Childhood career? This is your chance to step into a rewarding Senior Educator role where your expertise, passion, and leadership will make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every single day at Goodstart Kirwan – Golf Links Drive.

You’ll be welcomed into a purpose-built centre established in 1999 that has been trusted by families for generations. With the guidance of our Centre Director who brings over 30 years of experience with Goodstart and the sector, you’ll be supported to grow, lead, and thrive in your career.

Each room at our 72-place centre features its very own playground – designed to spark imagination and inspire play with sandpits, swings, natural and manmade play surfaces, and plenty of room for little explorers to create, discover, and dream.

• Full-time position, Monday – Friday, within centre hours 6:00am – 6:00pm
• Lead and inspire within a Meeting-rated centre (April 2025)
• Build meaningful partnerships with children, families, and the centre team
• Mentor and coach educators, embedding reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Champion inclusion, child safety, and wellbeing for every child
• Work in a collaborative, professional, and positive environment that values growth

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 and childcare 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.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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.

Posting Notes: KIRWAN, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time