Childcare Worker
Trade · Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Do you light up when a toddler finally stacks that last block? A long-established early learning provider in Cairns, Queensland, has 12 full-time Childcare Worker vacancies for warm, driven early childhood educators.
Educators there plan together, help each child grow, follow what sparks their interest and keep close ties with families. It is a good fit if you want a satisfying, lasting career with young kids.
Eligible overseas applicants can be sponsored for a visa, opening a path into Australian childcare for qualified professionals from abroad, depending on the visa and employment rules that apply. Planning to bring a partner or your own children? Start on that side early.
Key Responsibilities
- Look after little ones from 0 to 6 years of age, giving them close care, gentle guidance and proper supervision
- Make the room a secure, nurturing and interesting place where each child knows they matter, and help the whole centre feel upbeat and welcoming to all
- Draw out each child's sense of wonder, self-belief, independence and ability to get along with others
- Take part in planning and leading fun learning activities suited to each age group, adding your own ideas to get the children involved
- Back the educational program, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework
- Note how children are progressing and record it in portfolios, learning notes, electronic programming and development files
- Earn the trust of children and families through honest, respectful relationships
- Talk often and professionally with parents, guardians and co-workers
- Partner with the other educators so every child gets the same high standard of care
- Tailor support to each child's own needs, interests and goals
- Stick to centre policies, child safety steps and legal requirements, in line with the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
- Get involved in training, upskilling and team activities
Requirements & Eligibility
- Studying for, or already holding, a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Diploma-qualified people are encouraged too)
- Real enthusiasm for looking after and educating little ones
- Keen to put down roots in the Australian early childhood sector for the long haul
- Brings warmth, patience and positivity to time with kids
- Talks and listens well, and earns the trust of children, parents and co-workers
- Dependable, accountable and professional
- A natural collaborator who enjoys teamwork
- Lively, upbeat and eager to learn
- Adaptable and open to new ideas from children and fellow educators alike
- Familiar with the EYLF, NQF, National Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Comfortable with computers and digital record-keeping
- Holds a current Queensland Blue Card or can obtain one
- Can successfully clear a National Police Check
- Trained in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, or ready to gain the required certifications
- For overseas candidates: you must clear the applicable qualification and ACECQA assessment requirements, have English language proficiency suitable for your visa pathway, and fulfil the Australian visa and sponsorship conditions that apply
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp