Childcare Worker (Lead Educator) Mt Isa

03rd April, 2025

Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East.

About the position
St Mary MacKillop is one of the leading Early Learning Centres providing exceptional long day care services to the local community of Pioneer and Mount Isa. We foster children’s growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Our tailored programs promote social and educational development, building on each child's unique abilities and skills.

Mount Isa Early Learning Centre are seeking a qualified Lead Educator on a permanent full time basis for 38 hours per week. As a Lead Educator you will lead and mentor educators to develop and deliver high quality programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

Applicants must have completed or be studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA equivalent

This is a perfect opportunity for experienced Educators to step into a Lead/Senior Educator position!

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Studying (30% completed) or completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care
• At least one year's childhood education experience
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate Including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or ability to obtain before commencement

We offer our employees:

• Workforce Retention Payments
• Paid birthday leave day
• Childcare discount of up to 75%
• Fitness Passport
• 15% over award salary
• Uniform provided on commencement
• Salary packaging on offer
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis after commencement
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Internal progression
• Professional development opportunities
• Work/life balance with no weekend work
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other
• A commitment to enhancing the employee experience
• Experienced teams offering advice, guidance and support to our services

How to apply
If you are interested in joining our vibrant teams at MMCNQ, please submit your resume via the APPLY NOW link.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or call 07 4726 3294.