Early Childhood Educator – Community Services Experience Highly Desirable

Early Childhood Educator | Trauma-Informed Early Years Program

Casual | Hawthorne, Brisbane | Wednesday - Friday Availability Essential

About the Opportunity

ProCare Australia is seeking experienced and compassionate Early Childhood Educators to support a specialist Early Years Program in Hawthorne .

Our client delivers an Early Years Program for families residing in temporary crisis accommodation . The service supports children and parents who may be experiencing the effects of trauma, homelessness, family disruption and uncertainty , helping to create positive early childhood experiences and strengthen family wellbeing.

We're looking for educators who understand that for children experiencing homelessness, trauma and family disruption, an Early Years environment can provide much more than education and care. Safety, consistency, connection and trusted relationships matter.

The role involves providing support to women and children who may have experienced domestic and family violence. Being female is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

This is not a traditional childcare service.

The program operates within a highly trauma-informed environment and supports children and families experiencing significant vulnerability. We are therefore looking for educators who bring more than strong early childhood practice – you will need to be confident building relationships, recognising safeguarding concerns, supporting emotional regulation and responding sensitively to children who have experienced significant trauma and instability.

Availability Requirement

Applicants must have regular availability across:

We are particularly interested in educators who can provide consistent availability , as continuity and relationship-building are important when supporting children who have experienced disruption and instability.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the existing team, you will help create a safe,



predictable and nurturing environment where children can participate, develop and build positive relationships.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Providing high-quality, trauma-informed early childhood education and care
- Building safe, consistent and trusting relationships with children
- Supporting children experiencing trauma, instability and significant vulnerability
- Supporting emotional regulation and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
- Supporting children with developmental delays, additional needs and communication difficulties, including non-verbal children
- Creating inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Recognizing and responding appropriately to child protection and safeguarding concerns
- Building respectful relationships with parents and families experiencing complex circumstances
- Working collaboratively with Early Years and Community Services professionals
- Maintaining appropriate documentation and professional records
- Following all child safeguarding, workplace and service policies and procedures

The Experience We're Looking For

In addition to your Early Childhood Education experience, we are particularly interested in educators with experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Trauma-informed practice
- Child protection or safeguarding
- Supporting vulnerable children and families
- Supporting children with developmental delays
- Emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
- Family support or intensive family support
- Community Services
- Child Protection
- Residential or out-of-home care
- Therapeutic care or other human services environments





A qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Family Services or a related human services discipline is also highly regarded but is not essential .

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, you must hold:

- ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
- Current Blue Card
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Current Food Safety Certificate
- Minimum 12 months' experience working within an early childhood setting
- Solid understanding of the EYLF, NQF, child safeguarding and child protection
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Availability Wednesday to Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm

Highly Regarded

- Asthma Training
- Anaphylaxis Training
- Additional Community Services or human services qualifications

What ProCare Offers

- Competitive casual hourly rates from $37.50–$43+ per hour , depending on qualifications and experience
- 12% superannuation
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing casual opportunities
- Support from an experienced Community Services and Early Childhood recruitment team
- Potential access to other suitable opportunities across ProCare's growing ECEC and Community Services workforce

Why ProCare Australia?

Since 2003, ProCare Australia has specialized in recruitment and Labour hire across the Community Services sector , supporting organizations working with children, young people, families and communities.

In 2026, we expanded our services into Early Childhood Education and Care , bringing our longstanding Community Services expertise into the ECEC sector.

This opportunity is a strong example of where these two areas intersect.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a qualified Early Childhood Educator who is confident working beyond a traditional childcare environment and passionate about supporting children and families experiencing vulnerability, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require further information, please reach out to Esther at ******@procareaustralia.com.au or find other roles on our website

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📌 Early Childhood Educator – Community Services Experience Highly Desirable (Brisbane City)
🏢 ProCare Australia
📍 Brisbane City