Tamborine Mountain College is seeking passionate and experienced casual Early Learning Centre (ELC) Educators to deliver engaging, high-quality programs within our Early Learning & Child Care Centre (ELC).
At our College, we believe our kindergarten and Outside Hours School Care (OSHC) service should feel less like “care” and more like belonging — a place where children are known by name, inspired through play, nurtured through meaningful relationships, and excited to return each day.
Operating within the thriving rainforest community of Tamborine Mountain, our ELC provides long day care services from 6.30am to 6.00pm, 48 weeks of the year, and works in close partnership with the wider College community.
If you are an energetic and innovative educator who leads with warmth, builds strong connections, and thrives on creating engaging experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.
Position
- casual or part-time position
- eligibility for ECEC Worker Retention Wage top-up
- opportunity to make a genuine impact in children’s early years
- be part of a connected Kindy to Year 12 College community
- commencing ASAP
Benefits
- Work close to home, avoid a long commute (only 30mins from the M1)
- Salary-sacrifice arrangements are available (for part-time and full-time staff)
- Employee Assistance and Support Program
- Staff discounts for ELC and School fees (for part-time and full-time staff)
- Ongoing professional development
- Strong focus of personal wellbeing and work-life balance
- Small team environment within a values-driven child care and school community
Responsibilities
This is a key position within our Early Learning Centre for a skilled and proactive child care professional. Working collaboratively with the ELC Director, our Educators play a vital role in delivering a safe, engaging and high-quality program that aligns with the National Quality Framework (NQF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Our ELC educators create a welcoming and inclusive environment where kindy and primary school aged children can relax, socialise, and participate in meaningful play-based experiences.
A full position description is available here.
Requirements
- ACECQA approved CERTIFICATE III level (or above) qualification
- Proven experience in OSHC, early childhood, or school-age care settings
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their individuality and wellbeing
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children)
- Current First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR (HLTAID009), Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management qualifications as recognised by ACECQA (or willingness to obtain)
- National Child Safety Training Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Applications
Please submit a short cover letter and resume to: businessmanager@tmc.qld.edu.au
Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026
Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
We thank all applicants who take the time to apply for this position. Applicants who are not shortlisted will not be contacted.
At Tamborine Mountain College ELC child safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities.
We are a child safe organisation, committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where every child feels safe, respected and empowered. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm, and all our staff share the responsibility of upholding our strong child safeguarding culture.