✨ Senior Educator | Maroochydore

Goodstart Early Learning – Main Road | Full-time | Up to $43/hr + Super

Lead with purpose. Create a home-away-from-home. Grow your career.

Why you’ll love working with us

Up to $43/hr + at least 5% above award

50% childcare discount + paid parental leave

Up to $6,000 study support We have scholarships of up to $6,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Diploma in ECEC

Lead your own room and mentor a supportive team

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 Lead 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 Maroochydore

Convenient location close to shops, schools & public transport

71-place centre across 4 rooms (6 weeks to 5 years)

Strong focus on child-led learning and individual development

Unique experiences including Bush Kindy & weekly library visits

Warm, inclusive team with a true “home away from home” philosophy

‍ Your role

Lead and support a team of Educators

Deliver engaging, play-based learning programs

Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve practice

Create a safe,



inclusive environment where every child can thrive

What we offer

Above award pay + ongoing professional development

Wellbeing days + Fitness Passport (discounted gym & pool access)

Option to purchase extra leave for better work/life balance

First Nations Cultural Leave & support

Retail discounts, uniform allowance & referral bonuses

✅ What you’ll need

Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Strong knowledge of EYLF & NQS

Current QLD Working with Children Check

Apply now — we review applications as they’re received, so don’t wait!

Jessica Ambury | Talent Acquisition

07 3918 2019 | [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work workplace. 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: KULUIN, SUNSHINE COAST || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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