Role:  Casual Educator 

Location: 46 Macalister Street, Mackay, 4740, QLD 

Centre: Goodstart Mackay - Macalister Street 

Employment Type: Casual Role Monday to Friday between 6:30am – 6.30pm

Pay: $40.93 - $46.10 + Superannuation + Benefits  

• 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   

Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

As a Casual 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. 

About Goodstart Mackay- Macalister Street

• 75 place centre- with high occupancy and growth

• Conveniently located close to town and the shopping centre

• Work alongside a long standing and dedicated centre leadership team 

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  
• 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 Queensland 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 – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au 

Have a question?  Contact Metty Ganhewage from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email mganhewage@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. 

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Posting Notes: MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Casual