Diploma Educator - Early Learning Centre (Casual Contract)

Canterbury College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Canterbury College in Waterford, Queensland, invites applications for a Diploma Educator - Early Learning Centre on a casual contract. The role supports teaching staff, assists with student learning, and helps maintain a well-presented learning environment.

You will work closely with other Educators and Early Childhood Teachers, supervise children, prepare resources, communicate with parents, and help with excursions and daily operations, with a focus on safety and engagement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Blue Card (Paid).
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma.
• Gecko Child Safety Training.
• Extra annual leave day per year (wild card day).
• Free onsite parking.
• Growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development
• Assist with classroom and learning program delivery
• Provide student supervision and wellbeing support
• Prepare resources and complete administrative tasks
• Communicate with parents, teachers and ELC staff
• Contribute to observations and documentation
• Assist with excursions, events and daily operations
• Maintain a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Job description

Diploma Educator - Early Learning Centre (Casual Contract)

Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane.

Canterbury was established in 1987 as an academic school in the grammar school tradition. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, character, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Educator for our Early Learning Centre in Early Childhood for a casual contract.

TheEarly Childhood Educatorprovides practical support to teaching staff byassistingwith student learning, completing routine administrative tasks, andmaintaininga well-presented learning environment. This includes organising resources and ensuring materials and equipment are appropriatelymaintained.

Key Responsibilities:

The Early Childhood Educator works closely with the other Educators and the Early Childhood Teachers and reports to the Director of Early Learning for all day to day duties and responsibilities. Early Childhood Educators are responsible and accountable for their own work which is performed within established guidelines using some discretion and is subject only to general supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development
• Assist with classroom and learning program delivery
• Provide student supervision and wellbeing support
• Prepare resources and complete administrative tasks
• Communicate with parents, teachers and ELC staff
• Contribute to observations and documentation
• Assist with excursions, events and daily operations
• Maintain a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment

Essential Qualifications and Licenses

• Have a current Blue Card (Paid)
• Diploma ofEarlyChildhoodEducation
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma
• Gecko Child Safety Training
• Extra annual leave day per year (wild card day)
• Free onsite parking
• Growth opportunities

Why Join Canterbury College:

At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.

Interviews may commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the College reserves the right to fill the position position prior to the closing date.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.

Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

16 October 2026Waterford Queensland, Australia