" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEducator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14235\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14236\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14237\"\u003e QLD Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14238\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorker Retention Payment approved\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow your skills with mentoring, training and career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeaningful work with Defence families and Townsville\u0026#39;s lifestyle to enjoy\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne Tree Defence Childcare \u0026ndash; Coral Sea\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c/strong\u003eKirwan, Townsville, QLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c/strong\u003e Educator \u0026ndash; supporting children aged 0\u0026ndash;5 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours: \u003c/strong\u003e37.5 hours per week\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHourly rate:\u003c/strong\u003e $35.02\u0026ndash;$39.42, inclusive of Worker Retention Payment, depending on qualification and classification\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA place to share your ideas, grow your skills and love the little moments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From a baby\u0026rsquo;s first discoveries to a preschooler\u0026rsquo;s growing confidence, there\u0026rsquo;s so much to be part of at One Tree Coral Sea. Join our team and build a rewarding career supporting children and families in Townsville\u0026rsquo;s Defence community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you\u0026rsquo;ll love working at Coral Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Worker Retention Payment \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Additional pay on top of your base rate, included in the advertised hourly rate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Grow across the early years \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Build your experience supporting children aged 0\u0026ndash;5, from nurturing babies to encouraging independent young learners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Support around you \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Work alongside Room Leaders and a Management team who offer guidance, welcome your questions and help you grow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Professional development \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Keep learning through training, mentoring and opportunities to strengthen your practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Bring your interests to work \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Share your love of music, storytelling, art or discovery and turn your ideas into meaningful experiences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Career progression \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Build your career at Coral Sea, with opportunities across One Tree\u0026rsquo;s national network\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Connections that matter \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Become a familiar, trusted face for children and families, celebrating their milestones along the way\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Enjoy life in Townsville \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Make the most of your time outside work with Riverway\u0026rsquo;s lagoons, riverside walks, library and Pinnacles Gallery to explore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Work with purpose \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Help Defence families feel connected and supported through the changes that come with service life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout our service\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Located on Bamford Lane in Kirwan, One Tree Coral Sea provides long day care and a kindergarten program, supporting children from nursery through to preschool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What makes this opportunity exciting is the chance to be part of so many stages of a child\u0026rsquo;s early years. You\u0026rsquo;ll help babies feel secure, encourage toddlers as they discover what they can do, and support older children as their ideas, friendships and independence grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There\u0026rsquo;s room for your creativity, too. A favourite story can become an imaginative adventure, a child\u0026rsquo;s question can inspire a new experience, and a shared game can be the beginning of a friendship. You\u0026rsquo;ll work with your colleagues to make those everyday moments count.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Defence families navigating postings, deployments and time apart, the relationships you build can mean a lot. Your warm welcome and consistent care will help children feel settled and families feel they belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beyond the service, Townsville offers plenty to enjoy. Spend your own time exploring the Ross River at Riverway, visiting the gallery or catching up over a coffee. It\u0026rsquo;s an opportunity to grow your career and enjoy the community around you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout your role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working 37.5 hours per week, you\u0026rsquo;ll support children aged 0\u0026ndash;5 years, creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where each child feels valued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alongside your Room Leaders and fellow educators, you\u0026rsquo;ll contribute to programming, observations and learning experiences that reflect children\u0026rsquo;s interests and individual development. You\u0026rsquo;ll support daily routines with care, respond to children\u0026rsquo;s cues and encourage their confidence through play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll also build positive relationships with families, sharing meaningful updates and welcoming their knowledge of their child. Your ideas, teamwork and willingness to learn will help make Coral Sea a welcoming place for children and colleagues alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bring your can-do attitude and commitment to One Tree Community Services\u0026rsquo; spirit, purpose and values. We\u0026rsquo;ll bring the support and opportunities to help you thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting young children and an understanding of development from birth to five\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA warm, responsive approach to children\u0026rsquo;s individual needs and routines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence contributing to programming, observations and learning experiences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA commitment to child safety, active supervision and inclusive practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive, reliable and collaborative approach to your work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailability to work 37.5 hours per week across the agreed roster\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Queensland Blue Card and Police Clearance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf this sounds like you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease send us a cover letter along with your updated resume to apply for this amazing opportunity.\u003cbr\u003eVisit \u003cstrong\u003ewww.onetree.org.au\u003c/strong\u003e for more information.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eOne Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eOur organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478022\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "