Educator

Role overview

Goodstart Early Learning is hiring Educators for its Morwell Central centre in Morwell, Victoria. This position is available on a full-time basis, with part-time options also mentioned. The pay range is $33.83 to $38.10 per hour, with the rate depending on experience and qualifications.

This opportunity is designed for people who want to contribute to a child’s early development, support a safe and inclusive learning environment, and build a long-term career in early childhood education.

What the centre is like

Goodstart Morwell Central is a 126-place service with a lively atmosphere focused on learning, play, and connection. The centre works in partnership with Our Place, a community initiative that links families to local support services. The centre has 7 age-based rooms, including 3 nursery rooms and 2 kindergarten rooms. Educators may have the opportunity to move across rooms, and the weekly roster includes rotation to add variety to the working week.

What the role involves

As an Educator, you will work closely with Senior Educators and the Educational Leader to help design and improve engaging learning experiences for children. Your contribution will support each child’s safety, inclusion, and overall wellbeing while helping them thrive in their learning journey.

Benefits and workplace support

• Pay is set at least 5% above the award rate.
• Childcare gap fees are discounted by 50%.
• Paid parental leave is included, with up to 6 weeks available.
• Access to Fitness Passport discounts for gyms and pools for you and your family.
• Paid professional development opportunities are provided.
• Two wellbeing days are included in personal leave each year.
• An optional annual flu vaccination is offered at no cost.
• You can buy additional leave for better work-life balance.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave is available.
• Retail discounts cover insurance, travel, and technology.
• A uniform allowance and employee referral program are included.

What you will need

Applicants should hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent. You will also need a solid understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards, along with a current Victorian Working with Children Check.

How applications are handled

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged to improve the chance of moving forward in the hiring process. Interested candidates may contact Ange Cummings from the Talent Acquisition Team by phone or email for questions.

Commitment to inclusion and child safety

Goodstart is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Support is available for those candidates, and the organisation welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity workplace with a strong focus on inclusion and belonging.

Child safety is treated as a top priority. Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a valid working with children check, and the organisation may take any necessary action to ensure children remain safe from abuse, neglect, and harm.

Additional details

The posting notes identify the role as being in Morwell, Victoria, Australia. The listed centre is Goodstart Morwell Central. The role reference indicates a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent and full-time status.