Job Description

Senior Educator – Educational Leader | Opportunity to Relocate

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Location: Proserpine, QLD
n Centre: Goodstart Proserpine
n Employment Type: Full Time – 38 hours per week
n Pay: $41.74 – $43.00 per hour + Educational Leader Allowance

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

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Live, work and play in the beautiful Whitsundays – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef!

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50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

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Ready for a lifestyle change?

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Located in the heart of the Whitsunday region, Proserpine is the perfect place to build your career while enjoying an incredible coastal lifestyle. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, you'll have world-class beaches, crystal-clear waters, island adventures, snorkelling, diving, sailing and outdoor experiences right on your doorstep.

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Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a change of pace or the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an amazing lifestyle, this could be the move you've been waiting for.

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About the role

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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 while supporting and leading a team to achieve better outcomes for children?

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As a Senior Educator – Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room while supporting a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll work closely with the Centre Leadership Team to observe, inform and continuously improve teaching practices.

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You'll play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace where every child can learn, grow and thrive.

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About Goodstart Proserpine

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Work in our beautifully renovated centre, featuring spacious outdoor learning environments, generous educational resources and access to additional Kindergarten funding.

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Conveniently located close to local schools, businesses and the hospital, providing education and care for children aged 6 weeks to school age.

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Join an experienced team of qualified Educators delivering the Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program through engaging, sensory-rich and play-based learning experiences.

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Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication via Storypark, meaningful community connections, local excursions and participation in community events.

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Be part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth and creating positive outcomes for children and families.

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What Goodstart can offer you

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Better pay – at least 5% above the award rate

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

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Educational Leader Allowance

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

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Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

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Free annual flu shot (optional)

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Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

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First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

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Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

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Employee referral program

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You'll need

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Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

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Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

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Current QLD Working with Children Check

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

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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

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Supporting our people and protecting our children

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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 feira strong senseof belonging and connection.

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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 checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.

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📌 Senior Educator - Educational Leader (Mackay)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Mackay