Job Overview & Organization Mission

Goodstart Early Learning Chermside is recruiting a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to lead our accredited Kindergarten program.

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a passionate, degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to design and deliver our Government-Approved Kindergarten program.

As a key member of the team at Goodstart Early Learning in Brisbane, QLD, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Design and: Design and deliver an inquiry-based curriculum aligned with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Create engaging: Create engaging learning environments fostering children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Assess child: Assess child progress, maintain digital developmental learning portfolios, and consult with parents.
• Uphold National: Uphold National Quality Standard (NQS) requirements across the service.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Goodstart Early Learning, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA Approved).
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 2-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education recognized and approved by ACECQA.
• Current QLD Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration or Working with Children Blue Card.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Goodstart Early Learning, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$80,000 – AU$95,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Competitive salary $80,000 – $95,000 + 11.5% super + 50% discount on childcare fees.
• 4 hours paid programming time per week away from the floor.
• Extensive professional development and mentor coaching networks.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning is Australia’s largest early learning not-for-profit provider, operating 660+ centers nationwide.

Goodstart Early Learning is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Goodstart Early Learning careers gateway.