Experienced Educator

Only About Children; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual shifts

Supportive campus teams and welcoming房

Opportunities to work across different

Access to OAC curriculum and wellbeing

Potential pathways into permanent rôłe

Diploma experience valued in rooms

Values-led organisation

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Only About Children Buderim is seeking an experienced Casual Educator with a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood to join our supportive campus. You will help create a calm, engaging environment across nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms.

You'll deliver play-based learning aligned to EYLF, support routines, build strong relationships with children and families, and adapt to changing rosters with warmth and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or approved equivalent.
• Experience working in an early learning environment.
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and child safe practices.
• Flexibility, reliability and confidence working across rooms.
• Warm and professional communication skills.
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms to help children feel safe, settled and engaged.
• Deliver play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and children's interests.
• Support routines, wellbeing, independence and confidence across the day.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families and educators.
• Provide calm and capable support across different rooms and routines.
• Assist with supervision, transitions, meals, rest times and personal care.
• Follow campus routines, OAC policies and child safe practices.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Confidence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Warmth

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, flexible and relationship-led Casual Certificate III or Diploma Educator to join our team at Only About Children Buderim.

This is a great opportunity to bring your skills into a supportive campus where children are known, educators work together and your experience can make a real difference across the day.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.

As a Casual Educator, your experience helps create steadiness, quality and confidence across the rooms you support. The way you step in, build trust and bring professional care to each shift helps children and teams feel supported.

With us, your impact matters, even when your roster changes.

About the role

As a Casual Educator, you'll support rooms across the campus and help maintain a safe, calm and engaging environment for children.

You may support routines, learning experiences, supervision, transitions, educator breaks or room coverage. Your confidence and experience will help the campus continue to provide consistent care and meaningful learning, even as each day looks a little different.

What you'll do

• Support nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms as needed, helping children feel safe, settled and engaged.
• Help deliver play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and children's interests.
• Support children's routines, wellbeing, independence and confidence across the day.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families and educators.
• Provide calm and capable support across different rooms and routines.
• Assist with supervision, transitions, meals, rest times and personal care.
• Follow campus routines, OAC policies and child safe practices.

What you'll bring

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or approved equivalent.
• Experience working in an early learning environment.
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and child safe practices.
• Flexibility, reliability and confidence working across rooms.
• Warm and professional communication skills.
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Flexible casual shifts that support your availability and lifestyle.
• Supportive campus teams and welcoming room environments, helping you feel part of the team.
• Opportunities to work across different rooms and age groups, building experience and variety.
• Access to OAC curriculum and wellbeing resources to support your practice.
• Potential pathways into permanent roles across the OAC network.
• Opportunities to bring your Diploma experience into rooms that value calm, capable support.
• A values-led organisation where your professional judgement makes a difference.
• A culture that embraces who you are and what you bring.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.

Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.