Early Years Inclusion Support Educators 2026

About the College

Hillcrest Christian College is a private, interdenominational, co-educational, day school with over 2,000 students (Pre-Kindy to Year 12) located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Catering for both domestic, virtual and international students across 3 contemporary campuses positioned on 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College aspires to deliver a world leading, future-focused educational experience, underpinned by a biblical world view.

Hillcrest Christian College operates two vibrant Early Learning Centres (ELCs) located at our Reedy Creek and Mudgeeraba campuses. Both services are committed to providing nurturing, play-based learning environments that support the holistic development of children in their early years. Our Early Learning Centres are an integral part of the College community, fostering strong relationships with families and aligning with our Christian values.

As one of the top 100 innovative schools as selected by Cambridge University, we are seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our team who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus with our wider community.

The position:

The College is seeking experienced and dedicated Inclusion Support Educators to join our Early Learning Communities. The successful applicants will work closely with the Lead Educator to provide inclusive support tailored to individual children, fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

We have two positions available across our campuses, commencing January 2026.

The first position is a 12 month contract within our Kindy program at our Reedy Creek campus, requiring availability five days per week, from 8:30am to 3:00pm.

The second position is a 12 month contract within our Pre-Kindy program at our Mudgeeraba campus, requiring availability three days per week, from 8:30am to 3:00pm, with the possibility of increasing to four days.

Both roles are ideally suited to candidates with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) and at least two years of experience as an inclusion educator.  These positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while working within a vibrant,  forward-thinking educational community that values inclusion, innovation, and excellence in early learning.

Please include in your application which position you are applying for.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant would demonstrate:

• Commitment to the College's vision, mission and values
• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus
• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack
• Exceptional attention to detail and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

How to Apply and the Recruitment Process

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the above position, along with details of how to apply are available in the Employment Packs on our website. All applications must be submitted through the College website.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including an overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria
• Resume

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. Previous applicants need not apply.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card.

Please contact our HR Department at  for any additional information.

Applications made to the above email address and not submitted via the College website will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday 9th December 2025