Casual Educators

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Mayfield Childcare Limited Full time

Looking for a role where every day brings something new, rewarding, and meaningful?

At Mayfield Early Education, we're searching for passionate, reliable, and flexible educators to join our casual team across our beautiful Cairns centres – Clifton Beach, Brose Street (White Rock), Fretwell Road (White Rock), Gordonvale, and Brinsmead.

If you're an educator who loves variety, thrives in a supportive team, and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and families – we'd love to meet you

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Above award rates plus an additional 10% wage uplift through the ECEC Government Grant.
  • Flexible hours that work around you – ideal for balancing study, family, or lifestyle.
  • Friendly, close-knit teams that make you feel welcome from day one.
  • Opportunities to gain experience across different age groups and learning environments.
  • Free 24/7 wellbeing support for you and your family through our partnership with Sonder.
  • Ongoing training, development, and genuine career growth within a company that's always evolving.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Step into our centres to support our teams and children when needed.
  • Create fun, inclusive, and nurturing experiences where children can thrive.
  • Bring your energy and ideas to every room you work in.
  • Build strong connections with children, families, and colleagues along the way.

What You'll Bring

  • A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)- or ACEQA equivalent.
  • Valid Blue/WWC Card or ability to obtain.
  • Current First Aid in an education setting (or willingness to obtain).
  • Child Protection, Red Nose, and Food Safety training (or willingness to obtain).
  • A positive, adaptable attitude and genuine love for the early childhood sector.

If you're ready to be part of a growing organisation that values flexibility, fun, and purpose – apply today and help us create memorable learning experiences for every child, one shift at a time.

Mayfield Early Education, including it's Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.

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