Unlock your potential with a service that truly values high-quality pedagogy and educator well-being.
Are you an educator who views children as capable and competent learners? Do you want to move beyond "supervision" and truly engage in intentional teaching within a supportive, high-quality environment?
Why this role is different
In a sector where burnout is common, this service prioritises sustainable workforce practices. You aren't just a number on a roster; you are a valued pedagogical partner.
* Financial recognition: Earn significantly above award rates ($28–$42 per hour + 15% WRG), acknowledging the complex work of professional educators.
* Genuine work-life balance: Enjoy flexible work patterns and rosters released two weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside the service with confidence.
* Leadership pathways: We invest in your professional identity. Access fully funded Diploma programs, scholarship support for Bachelor degrees, and a clear internal promotion structure (50% of leadership roles are filled internally).
* Pedagogical support: Benefit from authentic mentoring, paid professional development sessions, and ongoing opportunities to build your practice—whether through critical reflection, inclusive approaches, or contemporary theories in early education.
* Family & Wellbeing focus: Enjoy a 50% childcare discount with no waiting period, access to gym partnerships, 75+ retailer discounts, a 24/7 EAP support program, and centre-wide wellbeing initiatives that support both educators and children.
* Enabling environments: Work in spacious, natural outdoor environments designed to foster inclusion, support diverse learning needs, and offer high-quality, open-ended resources for all children.
Your Impact
We are partnering with a premier early learning service in the Caloundra area—licensed for 180 children—to find passionate professionals ready to elevate their practice. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to contribute to a service committed to exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).
As an Educator or Lead Educator, you will be instrumental in delivering a holistic curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
* Pedagogy: You will design and implement play-based learning experiences that respond to children's voices, ideas, and agency.
* Documentation: Utilise the planning cycle to create meaningful documentation that makes learning visible to families and contributes to the services Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
* Partnerships: Build respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and community, viewing them as the child's first and most influential teachers.
* Collaboration: Engage in critical reflection with your team to drive continuous improvement and uphold the National Law and Regulations.
Essential Criteria
To succeed in this role, you must hold a deep respect for the rights of the child and a commitment to child safety standards.
* Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved). Note: A Diploma is mandatory for the Lead Educator position.
* Compliance: Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training, plus a valid Queensland Blue Card.
* Experience: Ideally 12 months of experience in an NQF-regulated setting, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the educational program.
* Availability: Willingness to work full-time across a rotating roster.
Why apply through Early Years Talent?
We are not a transactional recruitment agency. We are sector specialists who advocate for the professionalism of early childhood educators. By applying with us, you gain access to the "hidden job market" of high-performing services. We provide confidential career coaching, interview preparation tailored to the NQF, and ongoing support to ensure your transition is successful.
Ready to advance your career in a service that meets your professional standards? Apply today.