Permanent Nursery Educator - Nurture Early Learners

Journey Early Learning Careers; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EWRP payments

Birthday leave

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Discounts (retail & lifestyle)

Supportive leadership

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Journey Early Learning North Mackay is seeking a warm Permanent Educator to join our Nursery team. You will help create a calm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe, secure and supported to learn and grow, building meaningful relationships with children and families.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week, supporting routines and documentation while collaborating with your Lead Educator and the centre team to deliver high-quality early learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience working with babies or Nursery environment preferred.
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• 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 Lead Educator and wider centre team.
• Maintain a safe, calm and engaging Nursery environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Certificate III/ Diploma in ECEC

Tools

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Journey Early Learning North Mackay is seeking a warm Permanent Educator to join our Nursery team. You will help create a calm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe, secure and supported to learn and grow, building meaningful relationships with children and families.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week, supporting routines and documentation while collaborating with your Lead Educator and the centre team to deliver high-quality early learning experiences.