We are looking to hire an ambitious Senior Educator to join our amazing team at Goodstart Early Learning in Canberra 2600, ACT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Educator is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in project management, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Educator at Goodstart Early Learning today!

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Role: Senior Educator

Location: Barton-ACT

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Barton
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Roles -commencing early May 2023

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!

From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.

What About the Centre?

Centre reopening as Goodstart Early Learning Barton early May 2023

- 88 license place centres on one level
- Located in the 4 National Circuit building, which is a A grade state -of the-art office building.
- Onsite cafe
- All learning spaces lead directly to large open-air playgrounds
- Dedicated dining hub for shared mealtimes
- Dedicated sleep rooms
- 15 min drop off and pick up zones
- Barton bus station 1 & 2 on the doorstep
- Close to Forrest & Telopea Primary schools





Your Impact

As an Senior Educator at Goodstart Barton, you will be a team player, collaborating with the leadership team within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and response to the needs of all children.

You’ll help achieve this by

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or ACECQA recognised qualifications
- Available to work 38hrs a week
- Hold or willing to obtain a current ACT Working with Children’s Clearance
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and national Quality Standard
- Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
- Passionate Educators who are driven by their desire to provide quality learning experiences
- Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
- Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual

Why choose Goodstart?

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

- Better pay - you’ll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career




- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

- 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
- Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

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.

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 protected, 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.

Benefits of working as a Senior Educator in Canberra 2600, ACT:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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