Senior Educator

✨ Senior Educator – Toddler Room | Goodstart Buderim ✨
Full Time | Up to $41.05/hr + Super + Benefits
Shape young minds. Lead with purpose. Grow your career.

💰 Earn at least 5% above award
👶 50% childcare discount + paid parental leave
🎓 Up to $6,000 in study support (QLD Pathways Program)

 
Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's 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 Lead Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll 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 meet the needs of all children. 

 

About Goodstart Buderim:

 

• Peaceful, leafy location close to shops & Sunshine Coast University
• 74-place centre with strong community feel
• High staff retention & supportive team culture
• Huge outdoor space with nature play, mud kitchen & herb garden

 

What Goodstart can offer you: 

 

• Better pay - you’ll 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 

 

You’ll need: 

 

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 

• Current QLD Working with Children Check

 

How to apply 

 

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. 

 Apply now—roles are reviewed as they come in, so don’t wait!
📞 Jess Ambury | Talent Acquisition
07 3918 2019 | [email protected]

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 [email protected]

 
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: BUDERIM, SUNSHINE COAST || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time