Casual Educator in Goodstart Early Learning at Childcare & Outside School Hours Care

Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Role: Educator

Location: 38 Links Avenue

Centre: Goodstart Ballina

Employment Type: Casual

Are you a qualified Early Education professional who is passionate about helping children to have the best possible start in life? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers genuine career opportunities to help you succeed?

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people! From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health, and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families, and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life. 

Your Impact

As an Educator at Goodstart Ballina, you will work with the team to develop and deliver high-quality and inclusive play-based educational programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Join our play-based, reflective program, duties include observing, reviewing, and continuously improving the educational programs on offer to children ensuring the best outcomes.

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

• Better pay – you’ll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024
• Paid Parental leave 4 weeks – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Additional Leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance
• Wellbeing Leave – you’ll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated well-being program will ensure you get the support you need when you need it most
• Employee discounts that range from childcare discounts you will get a 50% discount off your childcare gap fees, travel, hire cars, health insurance, gym offers, and technology discounts (APPLE & DELL)

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.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.

We are deeply committed to reconciliation and creating an environment where