Educator

Role:Educator

Location:Burleigh Gold Coast Region

Centre:Goodstart Burleigh Waters

Employment Type:Full Time / 38hrs per week / Working in our Kindergarten Room

Pay:$33.83ph - $38.10ph

• Help provide the best start to a childs 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

• Currently studying We havescholarships of up to $3000available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Certificate III in ECEC

Are you seeking a fulfilling career a nurturing work environment and endless growth opportunities At Goodstartwerenot just offering jobs;wereshaping futures. Whetheryourea seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

As a Goodstart Educatoryoullbecome 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.

Join Goodstart Burleigh Waters:

• Outstanding Quality Rating Exceeding in all 7 NQS - Our centre proudly holds an overall Exceeding rating from the Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority reflecting our unwavering commitment to exceptional early learning and care. Assessment and Rating conducted November 2025. We are also proud recipients of three State Goodstart Awards and two National Awards in 2025 recognised for our enabling environments sustainable practices and Reggio Emiliainspired approach.
• Prime Location - Situated on the beautiful waterfront of Burleigh Waters our centre is just a short walk to the beach local shops schools gyms and a wide variety of coffee spots.
• Easy Access - With a bus stop right out front and a quiet residential setting with minimal traffic getting here is a breeze. We are only 5 minutes from both the Gold Coast Highway and the M1.
• Free Onsite Parking - Enjoy the convenience of onsite parking along with plentiful street parking available in the surrounding residential area.
• Supportive & Fun Team - Join a vibrant inclusive and welcoming team that values collaboration and positivity. Our long-serving educators (325 years) create stability support and a true sense of belonging. We proudly offer flexible working arrangements ongoing training and mentoring.
• Our Centre - We are a small-to-medium service licensed for 65 children per day. With consistently full occupancy we begin each year at 100%. Our four learning environments include:
  Koalas (Nursery)
  Kangaroos (Toddlers)
  Kookaburras (Kindergarten 1)
  Eagles (Kindergarten 2)
• Experienced Leadership - Benefit from the guidance of our Centre Director who brings nearly 20 years of childcare experience and is dedicated to mentoring inspiring and empowering her team.
• Our Culture - We celebrate the richness of diversity with educators and families from countries such as China Russia and Cambodia. Our community is built on mutual respect inclusion and belonging.
• Our Centre Vision - To provide a home away from home where children can dream believe and learn in a safe nurturing and enriched environment.
  We are deeply community-focused and our families play a meaningful role in the decisions that shape our centre.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Better pay -youllget at least5% above the award rate

• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks 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

• Freeannual flu shot (optional)

• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

• Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Youll need:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

• CurrentQueenslandWorking with Children Check

How to apply

Click Apply Now andsubmityour application.

We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question Contact Chrisonor 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

Werean 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 deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof belonging and connection.

Safety is ourpriorityand we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe and are safeguarded from abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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