Role: Diploma Qualified Educator

Location: Maryborough QLD 4650, Butchulla Country

Centre: Goodstart Maryborough

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: Up to $32.23 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 
   

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. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences. 
 

About Goodstart Maryborough:

We are a 107 place, dual-centre facility catering to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We pride ourselves on creating a home away from home environment where everyone feels warm, comfortable, and supported. Our commitment to inclusive and diverse practices is at the core of everything we do. Our spacious, open play areas allow mixed age groups to interact, fostering relationships, sharing, and caring for one another. Siblings have the opportunity to mingle and play together each morning and afternoon during family grouping times, which helps each child develop a sense of being, belonging and becoming.

Our facility is located in Maryborough, a charming coastal town with a relaxed country atmosphere. Maryborough is rich in history, with many stories to tell and is known as the home of Mary Poppins. This heritage is celebrated annually in the streets with the Mary Poppins Festival every July. 

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: 

• 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 your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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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