Senior Educator

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Role: Senior Educator

Location: Calliope Gladstone Region QLD 4680, home of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples

Centre: Goodstart Calliope

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: $39.85 – $41.05 p/h + super (depending on experience)

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 meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart Calliope:
Join a close-knit, 75-place centre with a well-established, family-oriented team.

We value strong connections between home, the community, and the centre.

Our diverse team includes staff who speak Tagalog and Mandarin, enriching our community with cultural and linguistic diversity.

Our beautiful yard upgrade has transformed the outdoor environment, creating exciting new play and learning spaces where children can explore, imagine, and grow through hands-on discovery and nature-based experiences.

The improved outdoor space will offer even more opportunities for children to explore and grow.

What Goodstart can offer you:
Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
50% discount off your childcare 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 QLD 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.

Have a question? Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838 or via email mganhewage@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@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.

Posting Notes: CALLIOPE, GLADSTONE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time