Early Childhood Educators

1 day ago

Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia G8 Education Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you an experienced Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educator looking to further develop your Early Childhood career? Look no further

The Opportunity

Weekly Pay | 10% Above Award Wage with further 5% in Dec 2025 | 50% off Childcare fees

Our Sunshine Coast Early Childcare Centres are on the hunt for educators to join their fun-loving, supportive teams. This is the perfect opportunity for enthusiastic, dedicated professionals looking to build and maintain an outstanding learning environment for our children.

Our current job opportunities include:

  • Lead Educators - Diploma qualified or studying - An opportunity to share what you know and lead by example, you'll have the satisfaction of putting your best ideas into practice while continuing to grow through access to G8's outstanding training and education programs. 
  • Assistant Educators - Cert III qualified or studying (at least 50% completed) - You'll work in a supportive environment with access to learning resources that will increase your skills and help to advance your career, in whichever direction you choose.

Full Time roles available - Must be able to work rotating roster, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.  

Why settle for Good when you can be Great at G8

To find a Centre near you, for a comprehensive list of all our locations and vacancies please visit our website   

What we can offer

  • Competitive wages + Superannuation + Leave Entitlements
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre
  • Options for flexible working conditions
  • Opportunities to advance your career within G8's network of 400+ centres  
  • Access to G8's Online Learning Lounge with more than 70 hours of professional development
  • Counselling for team members and their families through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exclusive access to G8's benefits platform, with access to 350+ retailers
  • Uniforms provided
  • Access to health and wellness programs

If you are currently enrolled in an ACECQA approved Cert III, Diploma, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor course, you may be eligible to participate in the Qualifications Pathway Program (QPP). This program offers paid time to study, progression payments, coaching and mentoring and support with study costs – all designed to help you achieve your goals. Talk to us about this opportunity

About Us

Our children enjoy delightful indoor and outdoor play areas, rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources, and a range of activities.

How to APPLY

Please click through to the application form.

If you are interested or would like to find out more, apply now or contact the team at     

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

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