Casual Educator

Goodstart Kawana, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)

Casual Employment | Flexible Shifts Monday to Friday

Up to $48.29 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + Super

Find your fit. Choose your hours. Build your career your way.

Finding the RIGHT FIT when it comes to joining a team can be difficult. Why not join Goodstart as a Casual Educator, explore different opportunities, and find the centre and pathway that best suits you?

With pay rates of up to $48.29 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus Super, you'll enjoy flexibility, variety, and the chance to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Whether you're looking for flexibility, broadening your experience, or taking your first step toward a permanent opportunity, we'd love to help you find your place at Goodstart.

As a Casual Educator, you'll be a valued member of our team, stepping in to support children, families, and educators whenever needed while helping deliver meaningful learning experiences that help every child thrive.

About the role

As a Casual Educator at Goodstart Kawana, you'll provide adaptable support across the centre, bringing enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine passion for early learning.

You'll play an important role in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments where children feel secure, supported, and excited to learn.

In this role, you'll:

- Contribute to educational programs across the centre
- Engage, supervise, and support children throughout the day
- Create safe and nurturing learning environments
- Build positive and meaningful relationships with children and families
- Follow National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
- Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement

About Goodstart Kawana





- Well-established and welcoming early learning centre
- Supporting children from nursery through to kindergarten
- Play-based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery
- Supportive and collaborative team culture where educators are valued and encouraged to succeed
- Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel a strong sense of belonging
- Convenient location close to local schools, shops, parks, and community facilities

At Goodstart Kawana, you'll join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting each other's growth and development.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

- You’ll receive above award wages and a casual leave loading allowance
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Supportive and friendly team with head office support and excellent resources
- Comprehensive induction and training program
- Professional development opportunities
- Career pathways
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Eligible employees may access discounted childcare to help balance work and family life. Casual employees may be eligible after three months of regular and consistent hours worked

What you'll bring

- ACECQA-approved Early Childhood qualification
- Current QLD Working with Children Check




- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform
- Willingness to travel between local Goodstart services where required
- Flexible availability Monday to Friday
- Passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing

Ready to join our team?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your early childhood career.

We're reviewing applications as they're received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best chance to progress through our recruitment process.

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.

Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
07 3918 2019
[email protected]

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 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.

See what it's like to be a Casual Educator at Goodstart:

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Posting Notes: KAWANA WATERS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Casual

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