Early Childhood Teacher

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Goodstart Early Learning is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Teacher at Mackay Bridge Road, West Mackay, Queensland, offering a permanent 38-hour week with pay ranging $45.45 to $68.53 per hour plus superannuation and benefits, including a 50% discount on childcare gap fees and paid parental leave. In this role you’ll ignite a love of learning, build strong relationships with families, mentor colleagues, and deliver high quality early learning programs in partnership with the centre leadership team. You’ll need a Bachelor of Early Childhood (ACECQA approved), current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid. Apply now via the portal; for inquiries contact Metty G at +61 3 9648 9838 or [email protected].

Role: Early Childhood Teacher  

Location:  1-3 Brooks Street, West Mackay, 4740, QLD 

Centre:  Goodstart Mackay - Bridge Road 

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time, 38hrs/week

Pay: $45.45 - $68.53 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits 

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career 

• Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers 

• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave 

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children. 

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.   

About Goodstart Mackay - Bridge Road  

• Centrally located and handy to City, Schools, Base Hospital and Airport - a hop skip and jump 

• Twin building 105 place centre accomodating children from 6 weeks to 5 years 
• We incorporate love and respect for our natural environment, and model sustainable practices within the centre.

 What Goodstart can offer you: 

• Competitive pay
• Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers 

• Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources 

• A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated) 

• 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 

• 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: 

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) 
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 

If you have prior experience as a Early Childhood Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences. 
 

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.  

Have a question? Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838  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. 

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Posting Notes: WEST MACKAY, MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time