About Goodstart Riverside Gardens: 

• Centre is in an elevated position in the beautiful Riverside Gardens area, close to the river walkway, parklands, and retail precinct. We’re also close to public transport, the local hospital, university and army barracks.
• We have Experienced Centre Director who is been working in Childcare since 2007.
• We believe in ensuring that we provide safe, secure and engaging environments for all children and educators to engage in and learn and grow together.
• Work-life harmony with rotating schedules!

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 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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 (Blue Card)

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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@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: RIVERSIDE GARDENS, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time