Ready for a fresh opportunity where your passion is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your days are full of purpose and joy? Discover your next career move with us!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

Join the Amazing Team at Goodstart Secret Harbour!

• 🌟 Perfect Location to Balance Work & Lifestyle - Situated across from a beautiful park with a duck pond and shaded bench seats - perfect for a peaceful moment on your break! We're just 1km from the local shopping hub with everything from McDonald's and Chicken Treat to cafés, a chemist, grocery stores and more. Plus, a larger shopping centre with Big W and loads of eateries is just 6.5km away!
• 🏖️ Beach Vibes Close By - We're only 3km from Golden Bay's stunning Beach and Dog Beach! Love a good view? Take a morning or afternoon climb up the Golden Bay Ladder for breathtaking coastal scenery.
• ☕ Café Convenience - Secret Harbour Shopping Centre is right nearby, with favourites like Jamaica Blue, Muffin Break and Dome - ideal for a coffee before work or a relaxing lunch treat.
• 🚍 Easy Transport Options - A bus stop right on Bluestone Parkway connects you easily to Warnbro and Lakelands train stations - public transport couldn't be easier!
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive, Friendly & Fun Team Culture - Join a dynamic, close-knit team where laughter, collaboration, and genuine care are part of every day. Our team ranges in experience from 3 to 11 years, creating a stable, supportive environment where everyone brings something special. We balance programming responsibilities to support your wellbeing and workload.
• 🏡 Beautiful Centre with Natural Play Spaces - We're a 97-place Centre with 5 engaging rooms catering to children aged 0-5 years. Our massive, nature-inspired outdoor area is a shared haven where siblings and friends play together. Plus, we have a relaxing staff room and a peaceful park across the road - perfect for recharging on your break.
• 💖 Passionate, Experienced Leadership - Our Centre Director brings 18 years of hands-on experience in early childhood education and care, having grown from an untrained educator to a seasoned leader. Her journey means she truly understands the challenges and triumphs of the role - and she's here to uplift and guide every member of the team to thrive.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare 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 Western Australia Working with Children Check

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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Chris on 07 3918 2124 or via email [email protected]

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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