Job Early Childhood Teacher, Walkerston

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart Walterson:
• Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Central Mackay
• Opportunity to work in our nurturing Pre-Kindy room
• Community-focused centre, home-like atmosphere that fosters strong connections with children and families
• 74-place service caring for children from Nursery through to Kindergarten
• Friendly, passionate, and qualified educators supported by a strong leadership team

What Goodstart can offer you:
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Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
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Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
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Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
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A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
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50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Free annual flu shot (optional)
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Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
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Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
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Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
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Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our
team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

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 Anjana from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email Write to the company

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 Write to the company
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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