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Role: Educator - Diploma Qualified 

Location: We are on Kaurna land

Centre:  Goodstart Semaphore South

Employment Type: Full time, 38 hours per week

Pay: $35.29 - Diploma hourly rate 

 

  • 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 Semaphore South: 

  • Join an Exceeding rated long day care and preschool. 
  • Our centre is on Bower Road, near Semaphore South Beach and local Indigenous cultural centres. Port Adelaide Plaza Shopping Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are just a short drive away.  

  • We have 115 places in our centre. 

  • Many staff members have been with us for over 10 years, and some for up to 20!

  • Our educators speak many languages. We have Nepali, Bengali, Panjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Polish, Vietnamese, Croatian, Urdu, Kannad, Hindi, Tamil, Serbian, and Auslan speakers.  
     

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 

  • 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: 

  •  Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 

  • Current SA 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 Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jscanlon@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. 

 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/8qdD25-OhgA  

 

Posting Notes: SEMAPHORE SOUTH, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time


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