Location: Innisfail, Cassowary Coast Region QLD 4860, Warribarra, Dugulbarra, Mandubarra, Dyirribarra and Bagirbarra Peoples of the Mamu Land
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week (2.5 hours kitchen, 5 hours Educator)
Pay: Up to $32.23 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits
Help provide the best start to a child's life. 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.As a Goodstart Educator (5 hours per day), you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.
As a Cook (2.5 hours per day) at Goodstart, you'll create delicious, healthy meals that fuel young minds and bodies, becoming a cherished part of our community. Your passion for food and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in shaping the daily experiences of the children in our care.
About Goodstart Innisfail: This small, 57-place centre excels in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment for our children in Toddlers (15 months to 2.5 years), Pre-Kindy (2.5 years to 4 years) and Kindergarten (3.5 years to 5 years). With diverse and experienced staff from Australia, India, the Philippines and the Torres Strait Islands, the centre values strong bonds between home and the centre, ensuring holistic child development through tailored care environments and culturally rich interactions. Activities are designed to meet the specific needs of each age group, promoting physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. The centre's commitment to inclusion, support, and development makes it a vibrant and welcoming place for children and their families.
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.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: Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent).Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting (preferred, but not necessary).Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.Current Queensland 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.
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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