Childcare Worker
Visa sponsorship
Education · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Cairns has 12 full-time openings for Childcare Workers at a Queensland early learning provider. In this centre, educators plan together, follow each child’s interests and work closely with families. It is a fit for people who like children, bring patience and enjoy teamwork, and who are studying for or have completed Certificate III or Diploma level training and want to build a long-term career in Australian early childhood education.
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Key Responsibilities
- Care for, guide and supervise children aged 0–6 years
- Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating room where children feel supported
- Encourage independence, confidence, curiosity and social growth
- Assist age-appropriate experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Observe development and contribute portfolios, learning records and electronic programs
- Build respectful family and child relationships and maintain communication with guardians and colleagues
- Coordinate consistent quality care with educators
- Contribute activities responsive to individual interests, needs and goals
- Maintain an inclusive, positive centre
- Follow child-safety policies and regulatory duties under the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards; Participate in training, development and team activities
Requirements & Eligibility
- Study towards or completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; Diploma-qualified applicants are also encouraged to apply
- Commitment to educating and caring for young children and developing a long-term Australian early childhood career
- Warmth, patience and a positive approach
- Strong communication and relationships that build trust with families, children and colleagues
- Professional responsibility and reliability
- Collaboration and strong teamwork
- Energy, enthusiasm and readiness to learn
- Flexibility and open-mindedness with children and educators
- Knowledge of EYLF, NQF, National Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Confidence using computers and electronic records
- Current Queensland Blue Card or ability to obtain one
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or willingness to obtain required certifications
- Overseas candidates must satisfy applicable qualification and ACECQA assessment requirements
- English proficiency appropriate to the relevant visa pathway; Capacity to satisfy Australian visa and sponsorship conditions
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