📍 Goodstart Nirimba, QLD(located on Kabi Kabi Country)
🕒 Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours Per Week
💰 Up to $39.91 per hour + Super + Benefits
At Goodstart, we're dedicated to giving children the very best start in life and supporting our educators to do the same. With pay rates of up to $39.91 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this is more than a job. It's a career where you can make a lasting impact every day.
Whether you're an experienced Educator or looking for your next opportunity in early childhood education, you'll be welcomed into an environment where your ideas, passion, and commitment to children's learning are valued.
👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
🎓 Currently studying? Eligible educators may access scholarships of up to $3,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while completing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
As an Educator at Goodstart Nirimba, you'll become a valued member of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to create meaningful learning experiences that support children's growth, wellbeing, and development.
You'll help create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children feel supported, empowered, and inspired to learn.
In this role, you'll:
✨ Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning programs
✨ Build strong and meaningful relationships with children and families
✨ Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments
✨ Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
✨ Work collaboratively with Senior Educators and our Educational Leader
✨ Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement
🏡 New, purpose-built centre located in the heart of Aura on Kabi Kabi Country.
👶 Supporting children across Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten learning environments.
🌿 Modern learning spaces open directly onto beautiful outdoor areas, including a unique adventure fort designed to encourage exploration and active play.
🍎 Children enjoy fresh, nutritious meals prepared onsite.
🌏 A diverse and multicultural team with support available.
🏫 Strong connections with the local community, including experiences such as visits to the local primary school, parks and bush kindy.
🕡 The centre operates 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
📍 Conveniently located at 1 Salwood Lane, Nirimba, near Nirimba Drive and Nirimba State Primary School.
At Goodstart Nirimba, you'll join a passionate team focused on building children's independence and curiosity while creating a warm, home-like environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to explore.
💰 Earn up to $39.91 per hour + Super
🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate
👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
💪 Fitness Passport with discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
📚 Paid professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
💆🏽♀️ Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year
👩⚕️ Free annual flu shot (optional)
✈️ Option to purchase additional 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
✔ Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check
✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform
✔ A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing
Click'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your early childhood career.
We're reviewing applications as they're received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.
I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart Nirimba such a rewarding place to work.
📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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Posting Notes: NIRIMBA, SUNSHINE COAST || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
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With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
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