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Pay: $41.74 - $43 per hr
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 Educato r at Goodstart,you'lltake charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs.You'llcollaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader toobserve, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meetthe needs of all children.
About Goodstart Mackay - Bridge Rd:
- A thoughtfully designed two-building centre created to support children from their first nursery days through to kindergarten.
- Dedicated approach that builds independence, confidence and the skills children need for a smooth transition to school.
- Regular connections with local schools, including prep classroom visits and meaningful experiences within the wider community.
- A warm, connected environment where children feel secure, families feel valued and every stage of their early learning journey is supported.
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
Better pay -you’llget at least5% 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
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
You’llneed:
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
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform
How to apply
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? We will not be providing direct contact information in this refined version.
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
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. 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 feela strong senseof belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel secure and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.