ISS Educator

Journey Early Learning Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention payments

Birthday leave

Mental Health support

Professional development

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is seeking an Inclusion Support Educator to join our Gumdale team in a permanent part‑time capacity (32 hours per week, 4 days). You will support children to feel safe, included and confident in a calm, nurturing space and help develop independence, social skills and meaningful play experiences.

You will collaborate with educators to support routines, learning and belonging, while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• ACECQA‑recognised Certificate III, Diploma, or higher is required.
• Must have completed National Child Safety Training.
• Experience in sector with four‑day availability.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly regarded.
• Be compassionate, patient and confident supporting children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all children.
• Provide responsive support to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Facilitate engaging, play‑based learning experiences.
• Assist with observing and documenting children’s strengths and progress.
• Work collaboratively with educators to adapt routines and experiences.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and the team.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Experience with additional needs

Four‑day availability

Calm and reliable

Education

ACECQA‑recognised Certificate III/Diploma or higher

National Child Safety Training

Current First Aid Certification

Working with Children Check

Job description

Inclusion Support Educator | Gumdale

Permanent Part‑time, 32 hours per week. (4 days)

We’re looking for a warm, patient, and dedicated Inclusion Support Educator to join our Gumdale team in a permanent part‑time role, supporting children within our Kindergarten room.

In this role, you’ll support children to feel safe, included, and confident while helping create a calm, nurturing space where they can build independence, develop social skills, and engage in meaningful, play‑based experiences.

Working closely with your room team, you’ll play an important role in supporting routines, guiding learning, and ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children
• Provide responsive support to children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
• Facilitate engaging, play‑based learning experiences
• Assist with observing and documenting children’s strengths and progress
• Work collaboratively with educators to adapt routines and experiences
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and the team
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance

About You

You are a caring, calm, and reliable educator who values inclusion and enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and families in a close‑knit setting.

Key skills and requirements:

• ACECQA‑recognised Certificate III, Diploma, or higher
• Must have completed National Child Safety Training
• Experience in sector + 4 day availability
• Experience supporting children with additional needs (highly regarded)
• Compassionate, patient, and confident supporting children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis

About Our Gumdale Centre

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is a large, established service operating across three hubs, offering strong peer support, shared resources, and collaborative leadership. Our centre is known for its welcoming culture, high‑quality learning environments, and strong community connections. With spacious indoor and outdoor play areas and an on‑site chef, Gumdale provides an enriching space for both children and educators to thrive.

Why Join Journey

At Journey, we value connection, inclusion, and growth. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership team while making a meaningful difference each day.

• Educator worker retention payments
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Safeguarding Commitment

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.