Educator - Wondunna LDC

Catholic Early EdCare; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible work location

Work life balance

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Up to 95% Childcare Discount

Job summary

Catholic Early EdCare is seeking an Educator to join the Star of the Sea Long Day Care and Kindy in Wondunna on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract. This full-time role (38 hours per week) offers a play-based learning environment where children can thrive.

You will support inclusive practices, collaborate with a team of educators, and build strong relationships with children and families. A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care is preferred, plus Blue Card and

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (preferred but not essential).
• Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check) required.
• Experience in an inclusion support role is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Completed Child Safety Training certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one on one and small group support for children with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support the delivery of play-based learning experiences; collaborate on programming, documentation, and daily routines.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and the team.

Skills

Inclusion support experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Child Safety Training certificate

Job description

31st August, 2026

Looking for a qualified educator to join our team at Star of the Sea Long Day Care and Kindy in Wondunna on a 12-month maternity leave contract

31st August, 2026

Join Our Team as an Educator – Wondunna Long Day Care & Kindy 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Full-Time (38 hours per week) At Catholic Early EdCare, we share every family’s aspiration to see their children thrive. We bring this to life by combining contemporary early education research with nurturing, engaging environments where children can connect, grow, and discover. As part of a trusted network of over 130 services across South East Queensland and the Archdiocese of Brisbane, you’ll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to quality, community, and care. We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Educator to join our team at Wondunna Long Day Care & Kindy on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract. This is a meaningful full-time role (38 hours per week), working across our service supporting children in a play-based learning environment where you’ll make a genuine difference by fostering inclusion, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

About You

You are warm, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about inclusion and early childhood education. You enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to helping every child succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Provide targeted one on one and small group support for children with additional needs
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Support the delivery of play-based learning experiencesWork collaboratively with educators on programming, documentation, and daily routines
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and your team

To be successful, you will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (preferred but not essential)
• A current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Experience in an inclusion support role (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for supporting children in a play-based learning environment
• Completed Child Safety Training certificate

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards
• Flexible work location - Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC's 130+ services, if desired.
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
• Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work, and outstanding contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount - Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services – supporting both your career and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe:

Catholic Early EdCare is 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.