Nursery Educator — Calm, Nurturing Start for Babies

Journey Early Learning; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educator Worker Retention Payments (EΔ

Paid birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Journey Early Learning North Mackay is seeking a warm Permanent Educator to join our Nursery team. You’ll nurture babies in a calm, supportive setting, building strong relationships with children and families while contributing to high-quality early learning.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours weekly, with a collaborative team and guidance from the Lead Educator. A passion for early childhood development and responsive care is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with babies or nursery environments is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis or willingness to obtain.
• Completed National Child Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Create nurturing, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Support each child's routines, learning and development.
• Build secure, trusting relationships with babies and families.
• Contribute to observations, planning and documentation.
• Work closely with the Lead Educator and wider centre team.
• Maintain a safe, calm and engaging Nursery environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Baby care experience

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Journey Early Learning North Mackay is seeking a warm Permanent Educator to join our Nursery team. You’ll nurture babies in a calm, supportive setting, building strong relationships with children and families while contributing to high-quality early learning.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours weekly, with a collaborative team and guidance from the Lead Educator. A passion for early childhood development and responsive care is essential.