Early Childhood Educators/Lead Educators/Teachers Generous salary

6 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia eb423aad-e95f-4501-b988-ab71448a5db4 Full time $30,000 - $65,000 per year
Early Childhood Educators / Lead Educators and Early Childhood Teachers

Are you a caring and motivated Early Childhood Professional who loves seeing children grow through curiosity and play?

We have multiple opportunities throughout Cairns in suburbs like Brinsmead, White Rock, Clifton Beach and Gordonvale.

Benefits for you:
  • Above-award pay: $30-$65 per hour (based on qualifications and experience), including WRP
  • Work/life balance that matters: Supportive rostering prepared two weeks in advance
  • Career development: fully funded Diploma programs, scholarships towards Bachelor studies, and 50% of promotions filled internally
  • Professional support: mentoring and paid professional development, with leaders who actually listen and act
  • Family perks: Significant childcare discount for your children, with no waiting period
  • Quality resources: modern learning materials, refreshed regularly, and spacious, natural outdoor environments
  • Community trust: parents consistently describe the educators as caring, approachable, and committed to children's wellbeing
About the role

As an Early Childhood Educational Professional, you will work as part of or lead a collaborative team to deliver engaging, play-based learning programs guided by the EYLF. You will nurture children's development, support planning and documentation, and build strong partnerships with families and your colleagues.

What you bring:
  • Certificate III or Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), completed before October 2025
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, plus a valid Blue Card
  • Ideally, 12 months of full-time work experience in a similar setting
  • Enthusiasm for fostering children's growth and creating safe, inclusive environments
  • Confidence in partnering with families and working effectively in a team
  • A positive, can-do attitude to the role that always strives to go above and beyond for the children and families you care for daily.
  • Availability for part or full-time hours and ability to work a rotating roster (6:30am-6:30pm)
Why partner with Early Years Talent

At Early Years Talent, we do more than advertise jobs. We champion educators and act as your advocate. When you apply through us, you gain:

  • Access to exclusive opportunities with high-quality services that are not always advertised publicly
  • Career coaching and interview preparation, from polishing your CV to practising interviews
  • Insider insights into centre culture, leadership style, and growth pathways
  • Confidential advocacy, where we only move forward with your consent
  • Ongoing support from job offer through to onboarding, ensuring you feel supported every step

We are the recruitment partner of choice for early childhood educators because we genuinely care about helping you find a place where you can thrive, not just a job, but a role where you are excited to show up each day.

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