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Employment Type: Part Time 25hrs per week - 9am - 2pm (Fixed Term until Feb 2027 with high possibility of extension)

Pay: $35.44 - $39.91 per hr - Depending on experience and qualifications

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 fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

A Goodstart Educator, you'll become 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.

- Work in beautiful, thoughtfully designed learning space and an inspiring outdoor environment created to support children’s curiosity, creativity and development.
- Work alongside qualified, friendly and passionate educators who value teamwork, collaboration and putting children’s wellbeing and learning first.
- Use sensory and play-based experiences, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, to inspire children and support their individual interests, strengths and development.
- From vegetable gardens, chickens and fish to mud kitchens, sandpits, bike tracks and a nature-inspired outdoor space, there are endless opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Better pay - you’ll get at least5% above the award rate





50% discount off your childcare gap 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)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

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 QLDWorking with Children Check

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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

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 secure 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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Have a question? Contact Shelby Mujkanovic from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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