Role: Senior Educator
Location: 17A Church Street, KANGAROO FLAT, 3555, VIC
Centre: Goodstart Kangaroo Flat
Employment Type: Full time
Pay: $33.71 - $34.72 per hour, based on experience
* Be paid above award
* A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven organisational culture
* Join a high performing team – centre achieved Exceeding in latest A+R, help us continue the journey to excellence
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 Senior 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 Kangaroo Flat
* Experienced Centre Director who is passionate about professional development and lifelong learning
* Our 75-place centre is ideally situated near local schools, shops, transport routes, and community facilities, offering a convenient and vibrant location for both work and life.
* Join an established, collaborative leadership team that is deeply committed to supporting your professional growth and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
* Our centre features two beautifully designed, light-filled kinder rooms, each with access to a shared outdoor play area that promotes exploration and creativity
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
* 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 VIC Working with Children Check
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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner on 0396489828 or email Via mganhewage@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.
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Posting Notes: KANGAROO FLAT, BENDIGO || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time