Employment Details
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week
Pay: up to $41.05 + Superannuation + Benefits
Benefits include:
* Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
* Be paid at least 5% above award
* Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
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 Port Kennedy
* Prime Location – Just minutes from Warnbro Shopping Centre with easy access to Coles, cafés, Big W, and more. Coffee before shift or errands after work all close by. At the end of Trevino Drive, a beautiful park with a lake and plenty of local wildlife – a perfect spot to unwind on your break or after your shift.
* Easy Access – Bus stops located on San Sebastian Boulevard and Laguardia Loop for public transport, bicycle spaces available for flexible travel.
* Free Onsite Parking – Hassle‐free parking with plenty of staff spaces available on the sides of the car park, front bays open for families.
* Supportive & Fun Team – Warm, inclusive, collaborative team that values flexibility, positivity and strong communication. We work together to support each other and maintain a healthy, family‐friendly culture.
* Our Centre – 99 places across five dynamic rooms: Nursery, Tiny Tots, Toddler, Pre‐Kindy, and Kindergarten. Three distinct outdoor play areas for effective supervision, shared vegetable garden with children and staff. Welcoming foyer, dedicated office space for programming and planning, and well‐equipped staff room.
* Experienced Leadership – Supported by our passionate Centre Director with 15 years of early childhood experience, including 11 years as a Centre Director. A mother of three, she understands the needs of families and educators, leading with empathy and teamwork. Assistant Director and Administration team provide stable leadership.
* Our Culture – Multicultural community embracing cultures from New Zealand, India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Italy, South America, and First Nations peoples. Diverse languages spoken including Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, and Māori. Foyer features a world map showcasing family origins, symbolising belonging.
* Our Vision – \"To provide a safe, creative, and diverse environment where children can thrive, learn, and express themselves, and where we foster strong relationships with community, families, and within our team.\"
What Goodstart can offer you
* Better pay – you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
* 50% discount off 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
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
* Free annual flu shot (optional)
* Option to purchase extra 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
You'll need
* Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
* Current Western Australian Working with Children Check
How to apply
Click \"Apply Now\" and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply promptly for your best chance to progress.
Commitment to Reconciliation and Diversity
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 .
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. Our teams are strengthened by diverse cultures and experiences. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure children feel safe and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Posting Notes
PORT KENNEDY, PERTH | WA | Australia | Diploma - Children's Services or equivalent | Full‐Time
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