Location: 2-10 Emperor Drive, Andergrove, 4740, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Andergrove

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time role, 38 hours/week

Pay: $45.45 - $68.53 (depending on experience and qualifications) + Superannuation + Benefits

Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career

Competitive salary packageon par with state primary school Teachers

Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Currently studying? We havescholarships of up to $25,000available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approvedBachelordegree

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place whereyou’llbe truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so,we'dlove to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart,you’llignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.You’llbuild strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart Andergrove:

- Located in a quiet, family‑oriented community north of Mackay,



offering a welcoming and calm environment.
- Conveniently accessible -close to public/private schools and frequent public transport.
- 75‑place centre with a home‑like environment for children, families, and staff.
- Vision built on safety, inclusion, and respect.
- Strong communication and collaboration between families, children, and educators.
- Supportive team culture with a warm, nurturing approach to early learning.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Competitive pay -you’llget paid well above award and receive a package comparable tostateprimary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)

Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussionsaligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers,mentorsand more experienced teachers

Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources

A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)

50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)





Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Current QLDWorking with Children Check and First Aid qualification

Queensland – Registration voluntary if eligible,notrequired

If you have prior experience as aTeacherin a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

Have a question? ContactAnjanafrom our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 *** or via email***********@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*************@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work workplace. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feels a strong senseof 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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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