Total 2 job vacancies by Goodstart Early Learning

Role: Centre Cook
Location: Flemington, Melbourne, Vic
Centre: Goodstart Flemington
Salary Range: Centre Cook - $36.00 p/h
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

We offer quality early learning programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives across the state of Victoria.

• Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
• Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you’ll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day?

We’re Goodstart! – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people like you!
From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.


In this role, you will:
• Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious food
• Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
• Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
• Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic

You’ll need:
o Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher and experience cooking within a childcare setting
o Current VIC Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
o Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members

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 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
?? Professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
??????? Wellbeing focus - our wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
?? Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance
?? Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
?? Uniform allowance and employee referral program
?? Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.

Role: Early Childhood Educators, Senior Educators & Teachers
Location: North QLD
Salary Range: Educators - $27.58 - $29.42, Senior Educators - $32.49 - $33.46, Teacher $37.02 - $56.99
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent or Permanent Part-time

Various Centres:
• Goodstart Hyde Park
• Goodstart Idalia
• Goodstart Annandale
• Goodstart Aitkenvale
• Goodstart Heatley
• Goodstart Mount Louisa
• Goodstart Cranbrook
• Goodstart Kirwan
• Goodstart Douglas
• Goodstart Riverside Gardens
• Goodstart Townsville
• Goodstart Kelso
• Goodstart Deeragun
• Goodstart Mount Isa

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
• Be paid above award wages, and enjoy a host of great additional benefits

Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

We’re Goodstart! – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know thatwe can’t do that without great people like you!
From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.


Your Impact!
As an Educator, Senior Educator or Teacher, you will be a team player, collaborating with your peers within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.
You’ll need:
o Educator – Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
o Senior Educator – Diploma of Early Childhood Education
o Teacher – Bachelor of Early Childhood qualification
o Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
o Having passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program
o Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
o Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
o Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program
o Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members

What Goodstart can offer you:
?? Better pay - you’ll get above award wages
???????? 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
?? Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
???????Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
??Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
?? Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
?? Uniform allowance and employee referral program
?? Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.