Role: Educator
Location: Kingaroy, South Burnett Region QLD 4610, located on Wakka Wakka Country
Centre: Goodstart Kingaroy
Employment Type: Part Time - minimum 22.5 hours per week (12 month fixed term position)
Pay: Up to $32.23 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.
About Goodstart Kingaroy:
We are a small centre with a capacity of 74 places daily, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer flexible working arrangements and ample non-contact time for programming and paperwork. The centre exudes a homelike atmosphere and features a large wraparound playground with many established trees. Our gardens, which include a bee garden, butterfly garden, vegetable garden, and bush tucker garden, support the children in practicing sustainability. We maintain a strong partnership with Gundoo Early Learning in Cherbourg, an Aboriginal Day Care Centre about 45 minutes away. We regularly exchange ideas and knowledge and support each other in Educator growth and development. Our excellent team boasts an average tenure of 7-10 years, with our Centre Director in her 21st year. The team is also learning to speak Wakka Wakka, Thai, and Tongan.
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
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
High possibility of a permanent contract at the conclusion of the fixed term
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
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 – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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: KINGAROY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time