Role: Senior Educator (Nursery) Location: Sunbury (Country of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples) Centre: Goodstart Sunbury – Barkly Street Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38hrs per week) Pay: $33.71 - $34.72 per hour Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you! As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, 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 Sunbury - Barkly St: Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Sunbury - Barkly Street is located in the heart of town and is central to all the local shops, primary schools, high schools, and businesses. Goodstart Barkly Street has a strong commitment to supporting our kinder children and provides a curriculum that promotes school readiness. Outside, we have age-appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children's awareness of their surroundings and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. What Goodstart can offer you: Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate. 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave. 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: 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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you have a question, Contact Shelby from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2035 or via email at. If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr