Senior Educator

Senior Educator (Toddler Room)

📍 Goodstart Pullenvale, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Yugara Peoples)

🕒 Permanent Full-Time

👶 Toddler Room

💰 Up to $43.00 per hour + Super + Benefits

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build a meaningful career.

At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and supporting our educators to do the same. With pay rates of up to $43.00 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture, this is more than a job. It's a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact every day.

👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

🎓 Eligible educators may access scholarships of up to $6,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

If you're ready to lead a team, inspire learning, and help shape the future for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Senior Educator in our Toddler Room at Goodstart Pullenvale, you'll take ownership of your learning environment and lead a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences that support children's growth, development, and wellbeing.

Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader, you'll mentor educators, support best practice, and create engaging learning environments that nurture toddlers during one of the most important stages of their development.

In This Role, You'll

✨ Lead and support a team of Educators within the Toddler Room

✨ Create meaningful, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

✨ Support children's learning, communication, confidence, and independence

✨ Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

✨ Drive continuous improvement and quality educational outcomes

✨ Foster safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments

About Goodstart Pullenvale

🏡 Welcoming 75-place centre

👶 Opportunity to lead our Toddler Room

🌿 Set within a peaceful, semi-rural environment surrounded by nature

🤝 Proudly serving the local community for more than 15 years

🌟 Experienced Centre Director who has been with Goodstart since 2012

🚗 Convenient onsite parking

🚌 Minutes' walk to local bus stops

🛍️ Only 4 minutes from Pullenvale Marketplace

💚 Warm, community-focused environment where children, families, and educators feel a true sense of belonging

At Goodstart Pullenvale, you'll join a supportive team committed to creating meaningful learning experiences while building strong connections with families and the local community.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $43.00 per hour + Super

🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate

👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

🎓 Up to $6,000 study support through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program

💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

📚 Paid professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)

🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

🌏First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Discounts on travel, technology and insurance

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

What you'll bring

✔ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform

✔ Passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality outcomes for children

Ready to join our team?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your early childhood career.

We're reviewing applications as they are received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.

📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner

📱 07 3918 2019

📧 jambury@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 deadlycareers@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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