Childcare Worker Queanbeyan

Oxanda Education; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on childcare fees

Uniform provided

Community events

Forest School

Weekly excursions

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Oxanda Education is recruiting a Diploma-qualified childcare worker to join our premium service in NSW. You will deliver engaging child-focused activities, supervise routines, and support learning paths in a safe, family-friendly environment.

You will collaborate with teams, uphold policies, and maintain positive educator/parent relationships while ensuring compliance with EYLF and state regulations. This role is on-site and full-time.

Qualifications

• Have experience working within a childcare centre, and have a Diploma-level certificate or be able to obtain one.
• Be able to establish positive educator/parent relationships
• Ensure that Oxanda’s philosophy, policies and procedures are upheld and implemented;
• Have a good knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, NQF, NQS, State and Commonwealth Regulations

Responsibilities

• Preparing and conducting a wide range of child-focused activities.
• Supervising toileting, hygiene, and the daily routine of children (including recreational activities).
• Assessing and preparing, as required, materials and equipment for educational and recreational activities for children.
• Entertaining children, which may include reading and playing games with them.
• Guiding child social behaviours and development.
• Recording observations for Department compliance and evidencing progress along growth pathways for parents.

Skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of EYLF/NQS

Observation & reporting

Education

Diploma in childcare

Job description

Our wonderful Service is a premium, purpose-built childcare facility, designed to provide a natural and family-friendly environment, inclusive for all.

Our state-of-the-art Early Education facility is designed to “Ignite the Spirit of Learning” within every child – and our safe, inviting environments encourage children to freely explore the world around them. From our large fort, and sustainability areas to our sand/ mud stations, and quiet reading nooks - you will have endless opportunities to create quality programs, engage in meaningful relationships, and bring a sense of energy to the environment each day.

AtBluebird we believe in“Igniting the Spirit of learning”WITHchildren,WITHfamilies,WITHTeams &WITHcommunity…

Benefits

We offer:

• Generous discount on childcare fees
• Uniform Provided
• Community Events
• Weekly Excursions
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members

Oxanda Child Care

Our wonderful Service is a premium, purpose-built childcare facility, designed to provide a natural and family-friendly environment, inclusive for all.

Our state-of-the-art Early Education facility is designed to “Ignite the Spirit of Learning” within every child – and our safe, inviting environments encourage children to freely explore the world around them. From our large fort, and sustainability areas to our sand/ mud stations, and quiet reading nooks - you will have endless opportunities to create quality programs, engage in meaningful relationships, and bring a sense of energy to the environment each day.

AtBluebird we believe in“Igniting the Spirit of learning”WITHchildren,WITHfamilies,WITHTeams &WITHcommunity…

Benefits

We offer:

• Generous discount on childcare fees
• Uniform Provided
• Community Events
• Forest School
• Weekly Excursions
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members

Task & responsibilities

Standard tasks & responsibilities for a Diploma qualified childcare worker, including:

• preparing and conducting a wide range of child-focused activities
• supervising toileting, hygiene, and the daily routine of children (including recreational activities)
• assessing and preparing, as required, materials and equipment for educational and recreational activities for children
• entertaining children, which may include reading and playing games with them
• guiding child social behaviours and development
• recording observations for both Department compliance purposes and for evidencing (for parents) progress along growth pathways

Qualification & experience

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have experience working within a childcare centre, and have a Diploma-level certificate or be able to obtain one;
• Be able to establish positive educator/parent relationships
• Ensure that Oxanda’s philosophy, policies and procedures are upheld and implemented;
• Have a good knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, NQF, NQS, State and Commonwealth Regulations;

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with Oxanda’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy. Our screening process includes but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and checks of Social media accounts.

About Company

We acknowledge and appreciate the values of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity within the workplace. However, Australian citizens and permanent residents will be afforded priority in the selection process.

Applications will close 28 days from the date of publication.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $77000-81000

Job Publish: 11-11-2026

Job Expire: 11-12-2026