Senior Educator

Role:Senior Educator

Location:Calliope Gladstone Region QLD 4680home of the Bailai Gurang Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples

Centre:Goodstart Calliope

Employment Type:Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay:up to $41.05 Superannuation Benefits

• Help provide the best start to a childs 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 meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth Do you want to shape childrens lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future If so we have the perfect role for you!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart youll take charge of your own room leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. Youll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe inform and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meetthe needs of all children.

About Goodstart Calliope:

Join a close-knit 75-place centre with a well-established family-oriented team.
We value strong connections between home the community and the centre.
Our diverse team includes staff who speak Tagalog and Mandarin enriching our community with cultural and linguistic diversity.
Our beautiful yard upgrade has transformed the outdoor environment creating exciting new play and learning spaces where children can explore imagine and grow through hands-on discovery and nature-based experiences.
The improved outdoor space will offer even more opportunities for children to explore and grow.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• $7500 sign on bonus and up to $10000 relocation assistance
• Better pay - youll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50%discount off your childcare 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

Youll 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)or via email.

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

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Were 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. Were 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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