Location
Gladstone QLD 4680, home of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples
Centre
Goodstart Gladstone Beak Street
Employment Type
Full Time
Pay
up to $38.10 + Superannuation + Benefits
* 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 fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.
About Goodstart Gladstone Beak Street
We are immensely proud that our childcare centre holds an Exceeding rating from ACECQA and boasts nearly 100 years of collective early childhood learning experience. Many of our long-term Educators have been with us for over a decade, contributing to a strong team focus on professional development and staff upskilling.
Conveniently located in New Auckland, one of Gladstone's growth centres, our facility is close to several primary schools, parklands, a shopping complex, and the airport. We cater to children from six weeks to five years of age, with a maximum daily capacity of 74 children.
Our outdoor playground areas offer a harmonious blend of natural and manmade elements, featuring various play surfaces. The spaces include sandpits, a dry creek bed, a vegetable patch with worm farms, chickens, beehives, and compost areas. Additionally, there are decking areas, trees, gardens, and plenty of shade, creating a rich and engaging environment for exploration and play.
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
* 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
* Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
* Current Queensland 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.
Contact information
Have a question? Contact Fiona McMillan from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2052 or via email fmcmillan@goodstart.org.au.
Reconciliation and Support
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.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Work Culture
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 and Child Protection
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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