Casual Educator

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Busy Bees Early Learning Australia Full time $72,000 - $90,000 per year
Join the Buzz in Cairns Early Childhood Roles at Busy Bees at Redlynch & Bentley Park

Location: Redlynch & Bentley Park, QLD

Service Capacity: Both centres are 140-place services


About Us

At Busy Bees, we're more than early learning — we're a community shaping the future one little learner at a time. In beautiful sunny Cairns, we're proud to offer two purpose-built centres:

-Busy Bees at Redlynch

Nestled near Redlynch Connection Road and just steps from Redlynch Central Sports Stadium, this centre offers breathtaking views of the Kuranda mountains. Children can watch the Kuranda Scenic Railway pass by as they grow through play, discovery, and nurturing relationships.

Location: Redlynch, QLD

-Busy Bees at Bentley Park

A thriving hub located in Cairns' southern corridor, Busy Bees at Bentley Park is a warm and welcoming 140-place centre where children's natural curiosity is celebrated every day. The team is passionate, experienced, and driven by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful difference.

Location Bentley Park, QLD


Hourly Rate Casual Educator: $ $43.53


Why You'll Love Working With Us
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Beautiful, nature-inspired learning environments
  • Career growth within a national network
  • Busy Bees Learning & Development Platform
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:

  • Create safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments
  • Design and deliver age-appropriate, play-based learning programs
  • Observe and document developmental progress
  • Build strong relationships with children and families
  • Ensure compliance with early childhood standards and regulations

What You'll Need
  • Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  • Valid Working With Children Check
  • First Aid Certificate including asthma and anaphylaxis training

We'd Love to See:
  • Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Understanding of National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Passion for inclusive, culturally responsive teaching
  • A team mindset with creativity, initiative, and a reflective approach
  • Confidence using digital tools for documentation and learning

Not an Exact Match?

That's okay — if you're passionate about early childhood education, we still want to hear from you Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next step, Busy Bees at Redlynch and Bentley Park could be the perfect fit.


Apply Now

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit our internal portal and submit your application. You'll need to create a Busy Bees Careers account to get started.


Busy Bees at Redlynch and Bentley Park — where learning comes to life in tropical Cairns. Come grow with us

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