Role: Senior Educator
Location: 61 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, 4740, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Shakespeare Street
Employment Type: Full‐Time 38 hours per week
Pay: up to $41.05 per hour (depending on experience) + Superannuation + Benefits
Responsibilities
* Take charge of your own room and lead a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programmes.
* Collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve teaching practices.
* Ensure safety and inclusivity, tailoring learning experiences to meet the needs of all children.
About Goodstart Mackay Shakespeare Street
* Located close to town, local schools, shops, and a short drive from the airport and residential estates.
* 74‐place centre offering a home‐like environment for staff, children, and families.
* Centre Director has been working in Childcare since 2004.
* We value family input and work closely with parents to support each child's growth.
* We are a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment.
* Work‐life harmony with rotating schedules.
Benefits
* Better pay – 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.
* Paid professional development.
* Two well‐being days included in your personal leave per year.
* Free annual flu shot (optional).
* Option to purchase extra leave for work‐life balance.
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel, and technology.
* Uniform allowance and employee referral programme.
Qualifications
* 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.
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 best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Contact
Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838 or via email .
EEO Statement
At Goodstart we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We're deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel belonging. Safety is our priority; we will take action necessary to ensure all children can 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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