Permanent Educator

Journey Early Learning Careers; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWR

Paid birthday leave & anniversary

Mental Health First Aid & EAP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Supportive leadership and team culture

Ongoing professional development and 1

Mentoring

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Careers – Durack NT is seeking a warm, reliable Early Childhood Educator to join the Durack Heights team as a Permanent Float Educator. You’ll support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing across all age groups in a collaborative centre environment.

Role focuses on play-based learning aligned with EYLF, building strong relationships with children, families, and staff, and contributing to observations and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• National Child Safety Training completed.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with Storypark or similar platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development across all rooms and age groups.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the centre.
• Deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to observations, documentation and reflective practice.
• Work collaboratively with educators and leadership to support quality outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding.

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

First Aid certificate (current)

Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates (current)

National Child Safety Training

Tools

Storypark

Job description

Journey Early Learning Careers – Durack NT

We’re looking for a warm, reliable, and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our Durack Heights team as a Permanent Float Educator.

In this role, you’ll support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing across all age groups, providing consistency and support wherever it’s needed most. Working alongside a collaborative team, you’ll help create safe, engaging, and play‑based learning environments where children feel confident, connected, and supported to grow.

This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who enjoys variety, builds strong relationships quickly, and thrives in a dynamic centre environment.

• Support learning and development across all rooms and age groups
• Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the centre
• Deliver engaging, play‑based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to observations, documentation, and reflective practice
• Work collaboratively with educators and leadership to support quality outcomes
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Must have completed National Child Safety Training
• Positive, reliable, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with Storypark or similar platforms is an advantage

At Journey, professional growth is encouraged and supported. As a permanent educator, you'll have access to Journey Academy, mentoring, and ongoing professional development opportunities to build your confidence, capability, and career.

Why You’ll Love Journey

• Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

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.