Educator

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: up to $36.53 + 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.

About Goodstart Forest Gardens:

The seven-room centre, accommodating up to 100 children, takes pride in its long-term employees and exceptionally low staff turnover rate. Our dedicated staff members have service tenures ranging from 1 to 25 years, with an average tenure of 8 years. Over 90% of our team members hold a Diploma qualification or higher.

We deeply honour and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of our staff, representing countries such as China, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, India, the Philippines, and Burma. Throughout the year, we celebrate all cultural events, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on employee well‑being, ensuring a supportive and enriching work environment for all.

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

- 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:

- Certificate III or 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 (Blue Card)

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.

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 deadlycareers@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: MOUNT SHERIDAN, CAIRNS || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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