Location: Tamworth, NSW

Employment Type: Part Time (22.5 hours) / Permanent

Pay: $36.65 - $39.91 per hour + super

Role Overview

As a Goodstart Educator, you will be 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 Tamworth – Brisbane St:

Goodstart Early Learning Tamworth Brisbane Street is a warm, purpose-built 66-place centre for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, offering play-based learning, school readiness, and strong family partnerships in a leafy, community-focused setting.

For educators, this centre offers the chance to work in a close-knit Tamworth community, in a peaceful residential location surrounded by schools and local facilities. You’ll be supported by a passionate team and have access to unique outdoor spaces including gardens, a worm farm, and open play areas that bring sustainability and nature into everyday learning.

With a solid focus on school readiness, cultural inclusion, and meaningful family engagement through Storypark and community events, you’ll be empowered to create enriching programs while building genuine connections with children and 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 NSW Working with Children Check




- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
- Availability to work on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (7.5 hours / day)

Benefits

- Pay at least 5% above award rate
- 50% discount off childcare gap fees
- Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to fitness passport – gyms and pools at discounted rate
- Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for greater work-life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted, so submit as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage.

Contact

James Brendel from Talent Acquisition Team: or email

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be protected from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training.

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