Educator Toormina

Goodstart Early Learning; Toormina; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Gap fee discount

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning Toormina is hiring and invites dedicated early childhood educators to join our 76-place centre. You’ll contribute to delivering high-quality early learning experiences while growing your career in a supportive team environment.

We offer above-award pay, a 50% discount on childcare gap fees, paid parental leave (up to 6 weeks), Fitness Passport access, ongoing professional development, wellbeing days, and a range of staff benefits designed to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current NSW Working with Children Check

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Job description

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

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to, or have moved to, regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community.

Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

About Goodstart Toormina

Join our 76-place centre which has been rated as Exceeding in all 7 National Quality Standards. Our centre director, Jodie, has an astonishing 16 years of experience in childcare – with over 14 of those at our service in Toormina!

We celebrate families with visits and special events like Grandparents, Mothers and Fathers weeks, Graduation, Christmas, Crazy Day and more.

At the front of our centre is a special Community Garden, created by our families in memory of one of our children. It continues to grow and evolve, with each child adding a plant as they graduate and move on from the centre.

Our centre is a lovely little oasis conveniently tucked away in the heart of the suburb’s industrial precinct, close to the airport, university and just off Hogbin Drive.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks 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
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current NSW Working with Children Check