Casual Educator

1 week ago


Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $72,000 - $90,000 per year

Busy Bees Mermaid Waters

Our Busy Bees Mermaid Waters is a 98-place service that feels both welcoming and secure, with brilliant facilities and amazing Educators. The service strives to provide each child with the best start in life. Our beautiful modern service is conveniently located in the heart of Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast.

location: Mermaid Waters, QLD, Australia

Contract type: Casual Educator (Certificate III or Diploma qualified)

Rate: $ $43.53

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

  • Above-Award Casual Hourly Rates
  • Beautiful, Nature-Inspired Learning Environments
  • Supportive and Inclusive Team Culture
  • National Career Progression Opportunities
  • Access to Our Busy Bees Learning & Development Platform
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing

About the Role:

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:

  • Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate programs
  • Monitor and support children's holistic development
  • Build strong, respectful partnerships with families
  • Ensure compliance with early childhood regulations and standards

Essential Qualifications:

  • Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  • Valid Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
  • First Aid Certificate (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training)

Essential Skills & Attributes:

  • Deep understanding of developmental milestones
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to design and evaluate play-based learning experiences
  • Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic childcare settings

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Understanding of Quality Standards and Assessment processes
  • Appreciation of cultural diversity and inclusion
  • Confidence using digital tools to document learning
  • Prior experience in roles such as Educator, Assistant Educator, or Childcare Assistant

Not an exact match?

That's okay — we'd still love to hear from you If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to learn, apply anyway.

Apply Now:

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Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children at Busy Bees at Mermaid Waters

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.


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