Educator (Syndal)

Centre: Goodstart Mount Waverley

Role: Educator

Location: Mount Waverley, VIC 3149

Employment Type: Full-time, Fix-term position (until January 2027)

Pay: $33.83
- $38.10 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super

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

Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

As a Goodstart Educator, 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.

About Goodstart Mount Waverley

Goodstart Mount Waverley is an exceeding and welcoming 84-place centre, conveniently located just off the Monash Freeway within a quiet corporate district. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Educator to join our team at Goodstart Mount Waverley, working full-time, in a fixed-term position (up to January 2027) across a rotating roster between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.

This role is a floating position, offering variety and the opportunity to support learning across multiple rooms within the centre. Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability are essential, as you’ll work alongside experienced educators to ensure continuity of care and high-quality learning experiences for all children.

The centre features:

Purpose-built indoor learning spaces from Nursery through to Kindergarten

Three outdoor play areas with natural and manmade elements including sandpits, vegetable patches, bike paths, a worm farm and shaded spaces

A robust focus on cultural diversity, inclusion, and family partnerships

Programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, with a commitment to exceeding the National Quality Standard

A supportive and collaborative team culture where professional growth is encouraged

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

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:

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

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

Current VIC 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.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email

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

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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