Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: McDowall, Brisbane QLD 4053

Centre: Goodstart Mcdowall

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43.55 - $66.09 p/h (depending on qualification & experience) + Super

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart McDowall:

Are you an Early Childhood Teacher ready to step into a role where your expertise is celebrated, your career is nurtured, and every day brings joy, purpose, and connection?

Join us at Goodstart McDowall, located in Brisbane’s north-west, a leafy, family-friendly suburb known for its green spaces, parks, and relaxed lifestyle. With great cafes, schools, and proximity to the city, McDowall offers the perfect blend of suburban peace and urban convenience.

A welcoming, 74-place centre with a strong local reputation, 80.2% occupancy year to date, and proudly rated ‘Meeting’ overall by ACECQA, with an Exceeding rating in Governance and Leadership (Quality Area 7). Our purpose-built centre is located in the Flockton Street shopping precinct, providing convenience and a vibrant local community atmosphere.

• Take the lead in our Kindergarten room in a fun, rewarding full-time capacity, supporting children aged 3–5 years as they develop confidence, curiosity, and school readiness skills.
• Work between our flexible hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm, in a team where collaboration and support are part of the culture.
• Partner with our experienced Early Childhood Professional team, who draw on strong links with local primary schools to help children transition successfully to school.
• We foster a play-based learning environment that encourages child agency, builds a sense of belonging, and nurtures connections with Country and culture.
• Work under the guidance of our Centre Director, who brings over 10 years of experience with Goodstart, holds a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Business Administration, and leads with insight, warmth, and vision.
• Our strong commitment to relationships, professional development, and community connections creates a meaningful place for you to thrive as a teacher.

This is your chance to join a centre where your knowledge is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters — every single day.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
👨‍💻 Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
📚 Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
👨‍👧‍👦 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
💆🏽‍♀️ 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:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Queensland – Registration voluntary if eligible, not required

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in an early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

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 Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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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