Casual Childcare Educators | Immediate Start

Children First Early Education; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Retention payment

Childcare discount

Free annual flu shot

Staff training

Professional development

Centre renewal

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Job summary

Children First Early Education in Bundaberg, QLD, is seeking casual educators to join our friendly team. You will create a safe, engaging learning environment, build strong relationships with children and families, and support the delivery of our educational program aligned with EYLF and NQF.

We offer above‑award wages, career progression, and development opportunities, plus a range of staff benefits and discounts in a supportive centre setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Understanding of EYLF and NQF.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an inclusive, safe, healthy learning environment.
• Develop positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the community.
• Ensure health, safety and centre policies are adhered to, including licensing and regulations.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Implement the educational program to meet individual needs.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Teamwork

Communication

Child safety

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Children First Early Education – Bundaberg QLD

Children First Early Education Walkervaleis committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators, leaders, and team members share the responsibility for ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.

With a focus on nurturing creativity, fostering curiosity, and building strong foundations for lifelong learning, we’re the first choice for parents who want their children to thrive.

Great casual positions available to allow you to have work-life balance while making an additional income!

About your new role:

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.
• You will implement the educational program and experiences to meet the individual needs of our children.

A little about you:

• Certificate III (studying towards) or Diploma qualification in Children’s Services as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Blue Card, approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• A sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.

What we can offer you:

• Above award wages, rewarding your excellence!
• Receive the Workers Retention Payment on top of your base rate!
• 75% Childcare discount off the GAP fee!
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training.
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
• A brand-new centre to help make your own.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Paid Professional development, upskilling, and training programs.
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.