Senior Educator Job Details

Role: Senior Educator

Location: Joondalup, North Perth Region

Centre:Goodstart Joondalup

Employment Type:Full Time / 38hrs per week / Working in the Kindergarten Room

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 passionate and purpose-driven team at Goodstart Joondalup – where your impact matters and your career can thrive

• Prime Location – Nestled behind Candlewood Village Shopping Centre, our centre offers unbeatable convenience Grab a coffee, shop for essentials, or enjoy lunch with ease. We're close to Joondalup Primary School and surrounded by beautiful parklands – the perfect blend of vibrant and serene.
• Easy to Get To – Located at 5 Burlos Court, we're just a short drive from Joondalup Train Station and near major bus routes. Positioned just off a main road, commuting is quick and simple – whether you drive or use public transport.
• Free Onsite Parking – Enjoy stress-free starts to your day with free parking right beside the centre or in the carpark across the road.
• Our Beautiful Centre – Licensed for 57 children across 3 warm, light-filled rooms (Nursery 0–2, Toddlers 2–3, and Kindergarten 3–5). Our nature-based outdoor play area features sandpits, veggie gardens, and tranquil shaded zones, while inside, children enjoy creative spaces for music, movement, and discovery. We also have a fabulous centre cook serving up delicious meals for both children and educators
• Supportive & Fun Team – Work alongside a close-knit team of passionate educators, many of whom have been with us for over a decade. Enjoy flexible programming hours, regular team bonding events, and a strong culture of trust, growth, and positivity.
• Experienced Leadership – Be inspired by our Centre Director, Lisa Dare, who brings 24+ years of early childhood experience and a leadership style that champions support, inclusion, and family engagement. From your first day, you'll feel welcomed, mentored, and empowered to succeed.
• Ongoing Professional Development – From day one, you'll have access to communities of practice, inclusion experts, and training opportunities that keep you growing. We're committed to your long-term development and professional goals.
• Team Culture That Shines – Educators describe the atmosphere as fun, family-oriented, and full of collaboration. With a focus on well-being and team spirit, Joondalup is more than just a workplace – it's a place where people love to come to work.
• A Beautifully Diverse Community – Our centre proudly embraces families and staff from across the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Egypt, and the UK. We celebrate culture through events like NAIDOC Week, Diwali, and Chinese New Year, fostering a rich, inclusive environment.
  

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
  • 50% discount off your 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 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:

• 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 your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Chris on 07 3918 2124 or via email cadams7@goodstart.org.au

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.

Posting Notes: JOONDALUP, PERTH||WA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time