Role: Senior Educator Location: Delacombe, Ballarat (Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Land) Centre: Goodstart Delacombe Employment Type: Full time and part time opportunities available Pay: $33.71 - $34.72 per hour, based on experience Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career. 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 Delacombe: Our 145-place centre is a welcoming and fun environment. Centre is highly engaged with families and the community. Incursions (e.g., Dentist, Fire Brigade, Police officer visits etc.) and Excursions (e.g., Local community walks etc.) occur regularly. Sensory delight for our children including a veggie & herb garden, bike paths, and beautiful trees to create shade. Flexibility either part time or full time, floating to support all rooms. Rotating roster. 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 Victorian 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. Have a question? Contact Ange Cummings in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9813 or via email 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