We’re on the lookout for Casual and Permanent Educators!

Express your interest in joining us at our Recruitment Day

Are you a passionate early childhood professional looking for your next opportunity? We are inviting enthusiastic and caring qualified Educators and Casual Educators to express their interest in current and upcoming positions across several of our centres near you!

By applying, you will be considered for a range of opportunities across our Goodstart centres.

Suitable applicants may be invited to attend an upcoming Recruitment Day on Wednesday 7th of October 2026, where we will be conducting in-person interviews for opportunities across several nearby centres.

The Recruitment Day will be held at one of our centres close to Chadstone/Hughesdale. To protect the privacy and day-to-day operations of the centre, the full address and attendance details will be provided directly to candidates who receive an invitation.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Meet members of our recruitment and centre leadership teams
• Learn more about opportunities available across the local area
• Discuss your experience, qualifications and preferred working arrangements
• Be considered for permanent Educator or Casual Educator positions
• Explore which centre and opportunity may be the best fit for you

Apply today and take the next step towards joining a welcoming early learning community where you can make a meaningful difference.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Pay: $35.44 - $39.91 p/h (depending on qualification and experience) + Super - 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:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current VIC Working with Children Check

Express your interest

Click Apply to submit your application and express your interest in being considered for Educator or Casual Educator opportunities.

To be considered for our Recruitment Day, please submit your application by Monday, 5 October 2026.

Our recruitment team will review all applications, and suitable candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Invitations will include the confirmed interview time, centre address and other important attendance details.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.org.au

Apply by Monday, 5 October 2026, and take the next step towards joining a welcoming early learning community where you can make a meaningful difference!

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  

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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