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Overview

Location: Mount Isa, QLD 4285, Land of the Kalkadoon People

Centre: Goodstart Mount Isa

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: up to $39.35 + 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

Responsibilities

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

About Goodstart Mount Isa

Our centre is a 74-place childcare facility located in the mining town of Mount Isa, just a short drive from the CBD. The centre features five rooms catering to children from nursery age through to kindergarten, creating an engaging and nurturing environment for all age groups.

Our Director prioritises supporting staff in achieving work‑life balance by offering flexible working arrangements. Senior Educators are provided with 2–3 hours of non-contact time weekly (depending on child ratios) for planning and professional focus.

Our team culture is diverse and inclusive, with members from India, Mauritius, the Philippines, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Pakistan, and Australia. This multicultural dynamic fosters collaboration and mutual support.

What Goodstart can offer you

- Better pay - you’ll get 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

- 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 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.

Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@goodstart.org.au .

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 with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We’re committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a strong sense of belonging.

Safety is our priority. We will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.

Posting Notes: MOUNT ISA || QLD || Australia (AU) || Diploma - Children’s Services or equivalent || Full-Time

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