At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives. It'swhatwe'vebeendoing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hardworkand true compassion,we'vebuilt a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood as a child safe organisation,we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces wherechildrencan learn,explore,playand grow.
Help Shape Futures at C&KMackay Children and Family Centre
As one of our highly valuedLeadEducators at C&KMackay Children and Family Centre,you'llworkalongside your team to create a safe,supportiveand engaging play-based learning environment for children, theirfamiliesand our wider community.
- Fixed term, Full time for 6 months with possibility for extension
- Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day(monthly RDO)
- Close to public transport, cafes and supermarket
"From the moment I interviewed and toured my service I knew it was a place I wanted to be. Walking in the doors felt like a warm hug from the first day and the team has been nothing but welcoming."- Jessica Christenson – Lead Educator, Yuingi C&K
Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits
Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We'llset you up for success with a range of benefits,programsand opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.
- Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of$36.86-$41.35per hour plus superannuation.
- Find a healthy work-life balance with family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres and discounts of up to 75% of the gap fee.
- Be welland prosperwith anEmployee Assistance Program that includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching,individualcounsellingand specialist support forLGBTIQA+and First Nations individuals.
- Access toscholarships of up to $6000 under the Qualifications Pathway Program.
- Plus so much more.
Whatyou'llbring
Ifyou'recommitted to guiding children's early learning and development,we'llset you up for success!
We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:
- Hold, or awillingness tocommencestudying,aDiplomain Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Completion of the National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate
- First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
- Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
- APoliceCheck current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).
You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
C&K is a child-safeorganisationand all C&K employeesare required toundergo a police check and not be a'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
Wewelcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those withadditionalneeds.
Lead Educator in Mackay employer: C&K Association
C&K is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives through high-quality early childhood education. Located in the beautiful Peregian Springs, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, including access to mentoring programs and generous benefits like discounted childcare. Join our passionate team and enjoy a fulfilling career where you can truly shape futures and make a difference in the community.
