Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators

Kidzco Early Learning Centre; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Worker retention grant

Staff childcare discount

Uniform provided (Kidzco polo shirt)

Paid First Aid & CPR

Birthday leave

Retention bonuses

Professional development

Staff meetings

Team-focused workplace

Be yourself culture

Nature-based learning

Shared vision

Job summary

Kidzco Early Learning Centre Palmwoods is seeking a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our teaching team. We value relationships, child-led learning, and nature-based play, and invite educators who bring personality, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

We support educators to grow their practice, maintain child safety, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment that nurtures curiosity and independence.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-recognised Diploma or working towards it
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory Foundations of Child Protection Training (Gekko)
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Experience leading and developing age-appropriate programs and routines
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS and relevant legislative requirements
• Experience collaborating within an early childhood team
• Ability to roster Monday–Friday
• Commitment to play-based early childhood education
• Understanding of child development and play schemas

Skills

Working with Children Check

Foundations of Child Protection (Gekko

First Aid/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis

Lead and develop programs

EYLF/NQS knowledge

Team collaboration

Monday–Friday rostering

Child protection awareness

Professional growth

Mentoring educators

Reliability & professionalism

Education

ACECQA-recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or currently working towards completion

Job description

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators

JOIN THE TEACHING TEAM AT KIDZCO PALMWOODS

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Diploma Educator who wants to do things a little differently.

Are you an educator who believes children deserve time, trust, connection and the freedom to be themselves?

Do you love getting down on the floor, following a child’s curiosity, embracing a little mess, exploring nature and seeing where the learning takes you?

Do you want to work somewhere your ideas are heard, your individuality is celebrated and your contribution genuinely matters?

Then we’d love to meet you!

WELCOME TO KIDZCO

Kidzco Early Learning Centre Palmwoods is a passionate, family-focused service in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We are seeking a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our teaching team.

At Kidzco, we believe great early childhood education starts with great relationships — with children, families and one another.

We are proud of our supportive team culture where educators are encouraged to bring their personality, creativity and strengths to their practice.

We value educators who are curious, reflective and willing to think about why we do what we do — not simply follow what has always been done.

Our approach is grounded in:

• Slow pedagogy
• Authentic relationships
• Nature and loose parts play
• Child-led learning
• Respectful, responsive practice
• RIE-inspired caregiving and environments

We want children to have the time and space to explore their ideas, take appropriate risks, solve problems, develop independence and build confidence in their own abilities.

And we want our educators to have that same opportunity to grow, explore and develop their own practice.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who understands that children don't need us to constantly entertain them — they need educators who are present, observant, responsive and genuinely interested in their thinking.

You understand that learning happens through play, relationships, routines, rituals and everyday moments.

You see yourself as a learner alongside children and are comfortable reflecting on your practice, asking questions and contributing ideas.

You will bring:

• Confidence and enthusiasm for loose parts, nature play and respectful slow pedagogy
• A genuine belief in child-led learning, allowing children time to explore, investigate and revisit ideas
• The ability to create engaging, inclusive and thoughtfully considered environments
• An understanding of children's development, play schemas and individual learning needs
• The ability to develop responsive curriculum based on children's interests, ideas, strengths and goals
• Experience documenting children's learning and contributing to meaningful programming
• Strong relationships with children, families and fellow educators
• A respectful and responsive approach to supporting children's social and emotional development
• A willingness to share ideas and contribute to collaborative team discussions
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of teamwork
• Confidence to mentor and support fellow educators
• Professionalism, reliability and a proactive approach
• A strong understanding of child protection and child-safe practices
• A commitment to continued professional growth

Most importantly, we want someone who genuinely enjoys being with children.

OUR ENVIRONMENTS

Our learning environments are an important part of our pedagogy.

We provide spaces that invite children to move, explore, create, investigate, connect and wonder.

From natural outdoor spaces and loose parts to our Bush Kindy environment, we encourage educators to look beyond traditional resources and consider what children can discover when given time, freedom and open-ended materials.

We believe the environment can be a teacher too — and we want educators who are excited to contribute to that thinking.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

At Kidzco, child safety is part of our everyday culture.

We are committed to creating an environment where every child feels safe, secure, respected, included, heard and valued.

We expect every educator, staff member and volunteer to actively contribute to a culture of care, professionalism, accountability and child safety.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect and expect all team members to understand and uphold their responsibilities for protecting children from harm.

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• ACECQA-recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or currently working towards completion
• Current approved Working with Children Check
• Completion of Mandatory Foundations of Child Protection Training (Gekko)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Experience leading and developing age-appropriate programs and routines
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant legislative requirements
• A genuine passion for play-based early childhood education
• Experience working collaboratively within an early childhood team
• Flexibility to support operational rostering requirements across Monday–Friday

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT KIDZCO

We believe looking after our educators matters too.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Generous above-award wages
• Worker Retention Grant
• 75% staff childcare fee discount & salary packaging
• Kidzco polo shirt uniform provided — and yes, Crocs are very much accepted!
• Paid annual First Aid & CPR
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Retention bonuses recognising educator longevity
• Paid professional learning and development
• Paid staff meetings
• A genuinely positive, friendly and team-focused workplace
• A culture where educators are encouraged to be themselves
• A strong focus on nature, natural environments and child-led learning
• An inclusive team with a shared vision and values
• A well-resourced service rated Meeting the National Quality Standard
• Dedicated Educational Leader support
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced educators
• Access to an online learning management system, with paid time off the floor for professional learning
• Highly supportive and approachable management
• Digital programming, with tablets and laptops available within learning studios

WE WANT YOU — NOT JUST YOUR QUALIFICATION

If you're looking for somewhere to simply turn up, follow a program and tick boxes, we may not be the place for you.

But if you're an educator who wants to:

~Think.
~Question.
~Create.
~Connect.
~Explore.
~Grow.
And have a little fun along the way…

Then Kidzco might be exactly where you belong.

We are looking for educators who want to be part of something meaningful — a team that supports one another, values individuality and genuinely cares about the children and families we work alongside.

Two professional references will be sought as part of the application process, including one reference from a management/supervisory position in your most recent role.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available at this time.