Casual Educators - Merrimac

MMZ Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Flexible shifts

Supportive environment

Job summary

Save Our Service in Merrimac, Queensland, Australia is seeking enthusiastic early childhood educators to join a private, family‑operated centre. The role offers 2–4 shifts per week with scope for permanent placements in the local community and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants must hold an ACECQA‑approved Certificate III, Diploma, or an Early Childhood Teacher degree (or be studying toward one), have a Working with Children Check, valid work rights, and reliable transport

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Certificate III, Diploma, or Early Childhood Teacher degree (or currently studying towards one).
• Availability: a minimum of one day per week.
• Work Rights: valid work authorization for Australia.
• Transport: reliable access within 30 minutes of Merrimac.
• Passion: desire to work with children, delivering engaging, activity-based programs.
• First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma training is highly regarded, and a current Working with Children Check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging, activity-based programs for children.
• Support management and provide care and education across shifts.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III

Diploma

Early Childhood Teacher degree

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Job description

Exciting Opportunities in Early Childhood Education with Save Our Service

Save Our Service is a privately owned, family-operated organization committed to delivering exceptional early childhood care and education. Our mission is to create safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments where children can grow and thrive.

About the Role

Save Our Service is currently recruiting for educators to work at a beautiful centre in Merrimac, offering 2-4 shifts a week. Providing an excellent platform for professional growth and the chance to gain experience. For those seeking stability, we also assist with securing permanent positions within your local community.

Why Choose Save Our Service?

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy industry-leading pay rates.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for permanent placements and professional development.
• Flexibility: Choose shifts that align with your schedule and commitments.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from the guidance of our experienced management team.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications: An ACECQA-approved Certificate III, Diploma, or Early Childhood Teacher degree (or currently studying towards one).
• Availability: A minimum of one day per week.
• Work Rights: Valid work authorization for Australia.
• Transport: Reliable access to transportation, with the ability to travel up to 30 minutes.
• Passion: A genuine desire to work with children, implementing engaging, activity-based programs.
• Highly Regarded:
  • Training in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma.
  • Previous experience in a childcare environment (preferred but not essential).
• Mandatory: A current Working with Children Check.

Why Wait? Start Your Journey Today!

Take the next step in your early childhood education career with Save Our Service.

Save Our Service is committed to being a Child Safe organisation where the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm or neglect. All applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain a cleared Working With Children Check (unless exempt). Our child safe recruitment practices include reference checks, qualification checks, behavioural interviews and reasonable enquiries into each candidate’s suitability to work with children. We ask all applicants to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for every child as part of their application.

21 October 2026Merrimac Queensland, Australia