Childcare Worker
Visa sponsorship
Education · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Supporting children aged 0–6 years involves attentive care, thoughtful activities and regular communication with families. An early learning provider in Cairns, Queensland, has 12 full-time Childcare Worker vacancies for people who want to develop a long-term career in this work.
You will help educators plan learning around children's interests, record their development and maintain a safe, inclusive centre. The role combines direct supervision with electronic documentation and team participation. Applicants studying towards the required qualification can be considered, and Diploma-qualified applicants are also encouraged to apply.
Prepare your English CV around the children you have supported, learning activities you contributed to and your qualification or study progress. describe your childcare practice clearly with Build AI CV, including your Blue Card and relevant training status.
Key Responsibilities
- Care for, guide and supervise children aged 0–6 years in a safe, caring and stimulating environment where each child feels supported and valued.
- Encourage curiosity, confidence, independence and social development through age-appropriate learning activities.
- Help plan and deliver learning under the Early Years Learning Framework, responding to individual needs, interests and goals.
- Observe development and contribute to learning portfolios, electronic programming and developmental records.
- Build respectful relationships with children and families, communicating regularly and professionally with parents, guardians and colleagues.
- Collaborate with educators to deliver consistent, high-quality care and suggest activities that encourage learning and participation.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive centre and follow workplace policies, child safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Work within the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards, and participate in training, professional development and team activities.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Be studying towards or hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; Diploma-qualified candidates are also encouraged to apply.
- Have a genuine interest in caring for and educating young children and in building a long-term Australian early childhood career.
- Bring warmth, patience and positivity to interactions with children.
- Communicate well and build trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrate reliability, responsibility and professionalism, with strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Be enthusiastic, energetic and willing to learn, remaining flexible and open-minded with children and other educators.
- Understand the EYLF, NQF, National Regulations and National Quality Standards.
- Be comfortable using computers and electronic documentation systems.
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card or be able to obtain one.
- Have First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or be willing to obtain the required certifications.
- Overseas candidates must meet applicable qualification and ACECQA assessment requirements, with English language proficiency suitable for the relevant visa pathway.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants, subject to relevant visa and employment requirements; applicants must be able to satisfy applicable Australian visa and sponsorship conditions.
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