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Peter Sariana, 50, from Bali, is a Senior Educator at Goodstart.
We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, meaning we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. As Australia’s largest early learning and care provider, we’re in a great position to truly make a difference.
Creating life-changing experiences for children is what drives each one of us at Goodstart. Every day, our Teachers and Educators put their passion into practice, building deep connections with families and bonds with children that last a lifetime.
We recognise the important role our people play in the lives of children, so our commitment to you is to provide the support and opportunities you need to thrive in your career.
We believe every person should feel supported to be the best they can be. We’ve listened to what our people need, and we’ve worked with them to implement even more benefits and better conditions. Above-award wages, increased non-contact time, and flexible work arrangements are just some of the ways we recognise and support our people.
Some of the ways we support our people to develop a healthy work-life balance include:
Just ask Tammy, a Teacher from WA: “Goodstart has always accommodated my family’s needs. When my children were little, I was able to work split shifts. And if I ever need a day off, it’s not an issue. I know Goodstart considers my health and wellbeing as important as the children’s."
We also offer a generous and competitive remuneration schedule that recognises the work you put in to develop your expertise:
At Goodstart, we look after our people with:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We want you to be comfortable being yourself, so we support individual growth and strong teams made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.
Every team member, family and child is welcome at Goodstart. Here are some of the ways we’re creating inclusive and welcoming environments:
To keep our people safe and well, we offer:
We offer professional development opportunities throughout the year, keeping you up to date with leading-edge early learning practices. We also provide training to help you put inclusive practices into place, so you can support more children from diverse backgrounds or with additional needs. And because we have over 650 centres across Australia, there are plenty of chances to advance your career to the next stage if you choose.
As an early learning professional, you’ll benefit from a national network of expertise led by our Head of Pedagogy and Practice. Our dedicated interactive online learning hub provides focused learning opportunities, empowering you to upskill and set new benchmarks in early learning practices.
We’re here to help you grow your career.
You will have access to:
We get two wellbeing days a year. So, if you need a day to recharge and look after your mental health, Goodstart is super understanding of that. You have that support, so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Careers and employment
Careers and employment
Peter Sariana, 50, from Bali, is a Senior Educator at Goodstart.
Careers and employment
Careers and employment
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