Educator - Augustine Heights Ldc & Kindy

Centacare; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

Flexible Casual Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Team Culture

Professional Development

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Up to 95% Childcare Discount

Résumé du poste

Catholic Early EdCare is seeking a Casual Educator to support high-quality early learning at St Augustine's Long Day Care + Kindergarten – Augustine Heights. You will contribute to a calm, safe and nurturing environment, engaging children through play-based activities and developmental experiences.

This casual role offers flexible hours between 6:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for ongoing involvement in a collaborative team and professional development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA equivalent.
• Queensland Blue Card (WWCC) required.
• Gecko Child Safety Training (Course 1-4) completed or in progress.

Responsabilités

• Create fun, engaging and educational experiences that support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Provide a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment for children.
• Support the implementation of play-based learning aligned with EYLF and QKLG.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and educators.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure high-quality outcomes for children and families.
• Support children's individual needs and promote inclusive practices.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Play-based learning knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Queensland Blue Card (WWCC)

Gecko Child Safety Training (Course 1-4)

Description du poste

09th November, 2026

St Augustine's Long Day Care + Kindergarten – Augustine Heights Located in the heart of Augustine Heights, St Augustine’s Long Day Care is a welcoming 75-place early learning centre offering a calm and peaceful environment for children, families and educators. With a spacious outdoor area and large backyard, our service provides wonderful opportunities for nature-based learning, exploration and play.

Supported by a collaborative team and positive workplace culture, we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Casual Educator to join our team and provide high-quality education and care for children across our service.

This is a casual position suited to someone who values flexibility while being able to provide reliable support to our service. The successful applicant must have availability Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:30am and 6:00pm.
As a Casual CSE, you will play an important role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing while working collaboratively with educators and building positive relationships with children and families.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and looking for flexible opportunities within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Create fun, engaging and educational experiences that support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
• Support the implementation of play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and QKLG.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure high-quality outcomes for children and families.
• Support children's individual needs and promote inclusive practices.
• Assist with creating engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery.
• Participate in professional development and contribute positively to the culture of the service.
• Uphold Catholic Early EdCare's values and expectations in all aspects of your work.

Job Requirements

• Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent) or be studying towards a recognised qualification.
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• Have a passion for working with children in a play-based learning environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of early childhood education practices, legislative requirements and quality frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Completed mandatory Gecko Child Safety Training (Course 1-4).
• A caring, enthusiastic and professional approach to working with children and families.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Earn above Award wages, with your experience and qualifications recognised and rewarded.
• Flexible Casual Opportunities – Enjoy the flexibility of casual work while becoming part of a supportive and established team.
• Work-Life Balance – Benefit from casual opportunities that can complement your lifestyle, study or other commitments.
• Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside passionate educators in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
• Professional Development – Access tailored professional development and opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Reward and Recognition Program – Be acknowledged and rewarded for your contribution and commitment.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Refer great people to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Access generous staff discounts across CEEC's 130+ services, supporting both your career and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe

Catholic Early EdCareis dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.