Casual Educators

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid travel

Accommodation provided on some trips

Mobile shift app

Job summary

Affinity Education is seeking Casual Educators to join our Brisbane and regional opportunities. Enjoy the flexibility of working across our network with paid travel and accommodation on select assignments.

Shifts run from 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly rates from $33 - $39+ per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Join us to gain diverse experience across centres, build meaningful connections, and explore pathways to permanent opportunities, while

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), or actively pursuing qualification.
• Experience in a Long Day Care setting.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexibility to travel between services and accept shifts at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators across Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten environments.
• Create engaging and positive experiences for children daily.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and team members.
• Support daily routines and centre operations.
• Contribute to children's learning, development and documentation.
• Provide staffing support to services needing additional help.

Skills

Flexible work

Travel willingness

Time management

Communication

Education

ECE credential or equivalent

Tools

Mobile app usage

Job description

Casual Educators | Brisbane & Regional Opportunities
Join Affinity Education and Make Every Day Meaningful

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator who loves inspiring young minds and thrives in new environments? Join Affinity Education's Casual Educator Team and enjoy the flexibility of working across our network of centres throughout Brisbane, with exciting opportunities to support regional and remote services where paid travel and accommodation may be available.

Every Affinity centre has its own unique culture, community, and approach to learning, giving you the opportunity to expand your experience, build meaningful connections, and make a positive impact wherever you go.

At Affinity Education, we are a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of every child remains our highest priority.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Flexible casual employment that lets you choose when and where you work
• Opportunities for travel across Brisbane and regional Queensland, with selected assignments offering paid travel and accommodation
• Convenient shift acceptance through our mobile app, available anytime
• Monday to Friday work only, with centre operating hours between 6:00am and 6:00pm
• Competitive hourly rates from $33 - $39+ per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Gain valuable experience across a variety of centres, teams, and age groups
• Pathways to permanent employment opportunities
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy, including Certificate III, Diploma, Leadership and Management programs, plus exclusive professional development from Dr Lesley Jones and the Education Advisory Team
• Wellbeing support through our national employee assistance partners

About the Role

As a Casual Educator, you'll play an important role in supporting our centres by:

• Assisting educators across Nursery, Toddler, and Kindergarten learning environments
• Creating engaging and positive experiences for children each day
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and team members
• Supporting daily routines and centre operations
• Contributing to children's learning, development, and documentation
• Providing valuable support to services requiring additional staffing assistance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an ACECQA-approved equivalent), or be actively working towards a qualification
• Previous experience working in a Long Day Care setting
• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain one
• Flexibility to travel between services and accept shifts at short notice
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and supporting children's learning journeys
• A positive, adaptable, and team-focused approach

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding the rights, wellbeing, and safety of all children and promoting a culture where every child feels secure, respected, and valued. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, neglect, and harm.