Senior Educator Job Details

Role: Senior Educator

Location: Bunbury Region, Western Australia

Centre: Goodstart Bunbury

Employment Type: Full Time / 38hrs per week

Pay: $38.20ph - $39.35ph

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 Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

Join the Team at Goodstart East Bunbury

• Prime Location: Located just 4km from the heart of Bunbury, East Bunbury offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquillity. Our centre is nestled near the Leschenault Estuary – perfect for enjoying breaks at nearby cafés.
• Easy Access: Getting here is simple Goodstart East Bunbury is accessible via public transport, with nearby bus stops along Blair Street. Check local signage or the TransBunbury website for routes and schedules.
• Supportive & Fun Team: Become part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values inclusivity, positivity, and connection. With staff tenures ranging from 1 to 18 years, our team offers stability and a strong sense of community.
• Our Centre: A 96-place centre with six learning spaces: two Nursery, two Toddler, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten, designed to support children's growth and curiosity.
• Experienced Leadership: Our Centre Leadership Team brings over 45 years of combined experience. You'll be supported by mentors including a Centre Director, Assistant Director, and Educational Leader.
• Celebrating Culture & Diversity: We embrace a multicultural community with languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, Yoruba, Vietnamese and more.
• Our Centre Vision: We honour and support the routines, beliefs, and practices of every family, fostering belonging and helping children develop their identity in a nurturing environment.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay — at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off 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
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for 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:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Western Australia Working with Children Check

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 the best chance to progress. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Chris on or via email

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We're committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take action to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Posting Notes: EAST BUNBURY, BUNBURY, WA, Australia — Diploma - Children's Services or equivalent — Full-Time