Childcare Educator
- Fixed Term / Full Time or Part Time (12 months)
- Monday to Friday, 25-38 hours per week (School Hours available)
- Pro Rata amount of $65,341 – $68,130 per annum ($33.06 – $34.47 / hour) (Level CSW 1 Yr Qualified Year 1–3) (Junior rates may apply) + Superannuation
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Rockhampton City Child Care Centre are seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join our team in delivering high quality, flexible, and responsive care for children in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
In these roles, you will support the Group Leader in planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging, play based programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. You’ll focus on meeting each child’s developmental and routine needs while fostering a safe, stimulating, and caring environment.
As part of a collaborative and qualified team, you’ll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and strong partnerships with families. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the early learning experiences of children and support their growth into confident, curious, and capable young learners.
This position offers a choice between full time or flexible school hours.
Future Opportunities: With ongoing operational requirements at the Centre, further opportunities are expected to arise, which may support continued employment beyond the initial contract period for the Fixed Term role. Diploma qualified educators may also have the opportunity to act in Lead Educator roles, supporting career development and leadership experience.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in delivering high quality care and education in early childhood settings
- An enthusiastic and motivated individual with a warm, positive, and friendly demeanour
- Ability to foster a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that supports children's development
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of care, health, and safety in all aspects of your work
- A passion for early childhood education, paired with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
- Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Including - CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk), Blue Card, Current First Aid & CPR certificate and proven experience working in a child care setting or similar.
- Genuine passion for working with children and experience providing positive care and educational opportunities to children.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.
Applications Close: Monday 26 January 2026 at Midnight (AEST)