At Goodstart Riverside Gardens, you'll join a warm and supportive team where your leadership, creativity, and dedication truly make a difference. Every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds, guide your team, and be part of a centre that exceeds expectations.
If you're ready to grow your career in a nurturing, purpose-driven environment — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover how rewarding your next chapter could be with Goodstart!
We're on the lookout for dedicated Educators (Certificate III qualified) and Lead/Senior Educators (Diploma-qualified) to help shape bright futures with us.
We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss what you're looking for in your next role and how we can help you get there.
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 roles for you!
About Goodstart Riverside Gardens
Join our welcoming team at Goodstart Riverside Gardens, a 96-place, Exceeding-rated centre where curiosity, care, and community come together.
* Full-time role, working Monday to Friday between operating hours 6am - 6pm.
* Lead your room with confidence and creativity — guiding a dedicated team to deliver meaningful, play-based programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and ACECQA standards.
* Build trusted partnerships with families, champion inclusion, and help children thrive every day.
What Goodstart can offer you:
💰 Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
👨👧👦 50% discount off your childcare gap 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 and childcare 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 QLD Working with Children Check
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.
Let's talk about what matters to you. Connect with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Salena on 1800 222 543 or via email ***@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 *************@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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