Role:Educator
Location: Forbes, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Forbes
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time (38 hours)
Pay: Up to $38.10 per hour + $1k referral bonus (after successful probation)
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
Potential sponsorship options available
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.
As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.
About Goodstart Forbes
Our welcoming centre caters for up to 75 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms. With a homelike feel, it's a place where both children and educators feel comfortable and supported.
We are in a convenient residential area, close to schools, shops and local facilities — making excursions easy to manage and offering staff added convenience at the end of the day to run personal errands.
Our team are actively involved in our wider community - we participate in local community events such as ANZAC Day, with educators and children marching and laying a wreath, the Australia Day parade and NAIDOC day community celebrations. We are also activity involved in the Birth to Kinder Reading Downtown Day.
WhatGoodstart Can Offer You
Better pay - you'll get at least5% 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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll Need
CIII or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current NSW 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.
Have a question? Contact Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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 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: FORBES || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time