Diploma Qualified Educator Job Details

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Role:Diploma Qualified Educator (12 month Maternity Leave Position)

Location:Woree, Bayview Heights and Mount Sheridan areas

Centre: Goodstart Bayview Heights, Goodstart Woree Toogood Road and Goodstart Forest Gardens

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week (high potential for a permanent role upon completion of the contract)

Pay : Up to $36.53 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits

  • 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.

As 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.

What Goodstart can offer you:

  • Better pay - you'll get at least 5% 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
  • 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 Queensland Working with Children Check
  • Flexibility to work shifts between the hours of 6:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday

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.

Have a question? Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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.

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Posting Notes: BAYVIEW HEIGHTS, CAIRNS||QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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