At Goodstart Mount Isa, 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.

About Goodstart Mount Isa:

Charming 74-place centre in vibrant Mount Isa, just 5 mins from the CBD

Five purpose-built rooms from nursery through to kindergarten

Flexible work options tailored to your lifestyle and needs

Lead Educators enjoy 2–3 hours of non-contact time weekly

Diverse, multicultural team from across the globe

Supportive culture with strong camaraderie and collaboration

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates

👨‍👧‍👦 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 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

🎁 Retail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

We are recruiting for both Lead Educator and regular Educator positions to provide flexible career opportunities within our team.

· Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

· Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

· Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

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 Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email [email protected].

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 [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.