📍 Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)
🕒 Permanent Full-Time
💰 Up to $43.00 per hour + Super + Benefits
At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving every child the very best start in life—and supporting our educators to do the same. With pay rates of up to $43.00 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, career development opportunities, and a supportive leadership team, this is more than a job—it's a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact every day.
👶 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 $6,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while completing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood career, lead your own learning environment, and help shape the future for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Senior Educator at Goodstart Nambour – Doolan Street, you'll lead your own room and guide a team of passionate educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Working alongside our Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader, you'll play a key role in mentoring educators, supporting children's development, and continuously improving educational practice.
In this role, you'll:
✨ Lead and support a team of educators within your room
✨ Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
✨ Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
✨ Contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality educational outcomes
✨ Foster an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment
🏡 Warm and welcoming 75-place centre located in a quiet residential neighbourhood
👶 Caring for children from 6 weeks to school age
📚 Play-based curriculum inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework
🌱 Individual learning experiences tailored to children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs
🌳 Large outdoor environments featuring sandpits, vegetable gardens, bike tracks and open-ended nature play
🏥 Conveniently located near the local hospital, schools and shopping precincts
🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on quality outcomes for children and families
🌏 Strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental awareness, and connecting children with nature
💰 Earn up to $43.00 per hour + Super
🌟 At least 5% above award wages
👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
💪 Fitness Passport – 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
🎁 Discounts on travel, technology and insurance
👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program
✔ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check
✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via the Geccko platform
✔ A passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality learning outcomes for children
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your early childhood career.
We're reviewing applications as they are 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 such a rewarding place to work.
📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@goodstart.org.au
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 deadlycareers@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: NAMBOUR || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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