Child Care Educators
Casual positions


Wesley Mission Queensland's The Gap Kindergarten & Child Care Centre is a community based long day care centre providing care for up to 48 children aged from six months to five years, and proudly offers a responsive learning environment, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. Our service provides a community environment that recognises and respects the individuality, ability and potential of each child. We offer children innovative educational programs in a flexible, play-based natural environment where they can be themselves and learn about the world around them. Our service also provides a Kindergarten Program with a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced and dedicated Child Care Educators to join our team on a Casual basis, working across all age groups throughout the week as required. The successful applicants will have a vision for children as capable and competent learners along with proven experience in Early Childhood services and an understanding of contemporary Early Childhood practices. The casual Educators will work under the guidance of the Lead Educators to implement an enriched learning environment for children to help build their foundations for early years.

In this role you will:

• Communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders
• Create responsive and inspiring learning environments for children
• Be willing to learn and progress as an early childhood professional
• Assist to deliver a responsive early childhood program reflecting the service philosophy, EYLF and the voices of children
• Closely liaise with the service's Leadership team
• Have skills to prioritise and manage work projects efficiently and effectively
• Have thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework

The successful applicant will hold a:

• Recognised Certificate III in Children's Services or be currently studying towards a relevant diploma level qualification
• Current Working with Children Suitability Notice (blue card) or exemption
• Approved first aid qualification, including asthma and anaphylaxis (or ability to obtain)


If you're a qualified Child Care Educator seeking an exciting career opportunity we encourage you to apply!


Applications must address the 'Selection Criteria' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 5pm, Friday 29th November, 2019.

It is anticipated that applicants would be available to start the week of the 25th of November 2019.

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.