Job Description
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Educator & Senior Educator
Goodstart Wantirna South – Cathies Lane
- Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available!
- Providing traineeships for students enrolled on relevant course
- Up to 50% discounts on childcare gap fees + other benefits
- $25 – $33 per hour + Pay negotiation
About Us
Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people and caring for over 71,000 children.
Goodstart Wantirna South Cathies Lane is located in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood. The centre has public transport nearby and plenty of onsite parking amenities available too. This centre provides care for children aged between six weeks and six years holding a maximum of sixty-five children across four rooms per day.
The Benefits:
- Better pay – you’ll get at least 4% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2023
- Get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Discounts!! – you’ll save money on retail, insurance, travel, hotel, technology, gyms and many more.
- Two extra days off per year.
- 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
- Opportunity for further education to Diploma/Bachelor while employed by us
- Security and stability – with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network.
About You:
- Hold Cert III or Diploma ACECQA recognized qualifications OR must be enrolled in a relevant course
- Have knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
- Be passionate with a desire to provide quality learning experiences
- Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
- Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual
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.
Please contact Angela Morrall at amorrall@goodstart.org.au or (07) 3918 2369. for any queries.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.
We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.