The Royal Children's Hospital

Senior Educator

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Job Description

Senior Educator

Goodstart Glass House Mountains, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)

Permanent Full-Time

Up to $43.00 per hour + Super + Benefits

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build a meaningful career.

At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving children 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, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture, 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.

Eligible educators may access up to $6,000 in study support through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program.

If you're ready to lead a team, inspire learning, and help shape the future for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart Glass House Mountains, you'll take ownership of your room and lead a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences that support children's growth, development, and wellbeing.

Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader, you'll help guide best practice, mentor educators, and create environments where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

In this role you'll:

  • Lead and support a team of Educators
  • Deliver engaging, play-based educational programs
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Support continuous improvement and quality educational outcomes
  • Foster safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments

About Goodstart Glass House Mountains

Community-focused early learning centre in the heart of the Glass House Mountains

Natural outdoor learning environments that encourage exploration, discovery, and connection with nature

Welcoming spaces that support children across all stages of their early learning journey

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Strong focus on play-based learning and continuous improvement

Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel valued and connected

Convenient location within the local community with easy access and parking

At Goodstart Glass House Mountains, you'll join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting each other's growth and success.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

  • 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

What you'll bring

  • 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
  • Passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality outcomes for children

Ready to join our team?

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.

Want to know more?

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

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

See what it's like to be a Senior Educator at Goodstart:

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Posting Notes: GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

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.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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