Educator​/Childcare Worker - Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead

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Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator/Childcare Worker — Full Time
- Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead, Cairns, QLD

Join Our Warm and Welcoming Team at Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead

Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead is seeking a full-time Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator/Childcare Worker to join our established and supportive team in Brinsmead, Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality early education and care every day.

Are you a caring and committed educator with a passion for shaping young minds in a nurturing, home-like environment? If you thrive in a setting that values inclusivity, creativity, and connection, we would love to hear from you.

• Position:
  Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator/Childcare Worker
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead, Cairns, QLD
• Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year + superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)

At Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead, we are committed to delivering high-quality early education and care in line with the National Quality Framework. Our centre features spacious outdoor environments and a collaborative team culture where educators are supported, recognised, and encouraged to grow professionally. We offer a respectful, inclusive workplace and value long-term team members.

• Plan and implement play-based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and inclusive environment
• Contribute to documentation, observations, and learning outcomes
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and service policies
• Work across operating hours on a rotating roster between 6:30am – 6:30pm

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved qualification or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience working in an early childhood education setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and Child Safe Standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to contribute to a positive, compliant, and high-quality learning environment

• Valid Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Child Protection training
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Safety training (or willingness to obtain)

• Generous enrolment discounts for your children at any Mayfield Centre
• Career development opportunities, including a monthly leadership series and clear pathways to grow your career
• Ongoing professional development, including overseas study tour opportunities
• Nationally Recognised Trainee ships — we partner with KKTC (backed by TAFE) to offer Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor, and Management-level qualifications in ECEC
• Staff referral bonuses — because great people know great people
• Reward and recognition programs applicable to all employees — because we see you, value you, and want you to know it
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder, giving you and your family confidential access to medical, safety and wellbeing services

Join Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead and be part of a professional early education team where children are supported to thrive and educators are valued for their contribution.

Apply today.

If you are successfully appointed to this role, you will be invited to attend a Mayfield Early Education Welcome Induction at our Hawthorn Support Office prior to your commencement. If you re based outside of Victoria, a virtual invitation will be sent for you to join online.

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