Role: Educator

Location: Mount Pleasant, Mackay QLD

Centre: Goodstart Mount Pleasant 

Employment Type: Full-Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $33.83 - $ 38.10 per hour + 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

About Goodstart Mount Pleasant:  

• Goodstart Early Learning Mount Pleasant is in a beautiful, quiet street in the middle of Mackay’s northern suburbs. 
• We have our lovely Centre Director who is been working in Early childhood industry for over 20 years.
• Its 74-place centre which provides a home like environment for our staff, children and families.
• We are a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment.
• We believe that communication between families, children and Educators is the key to success!

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare 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 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.

Have a question? Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838  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 || Full-Time