Job Description
Animals Ranger in Early Childhood Education
Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre – Trinity Park QLD
NO SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.
ANIMALS RANGER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Bring Your Passion for Animals into the World of Early Childhood!
Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre is looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Animals Ranger to join our team!
We are seeking someone who has a genuine love for animals and enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences for young children through hands-on animal care, nature play and exploration.
About the Role
As our Animals Ranger, you will play an important role in supporting our Little Rangers Program – "Bringing Back the Wildhood", helping children develop a connection with animals, nature and the environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Caring for and maintaining the wellbeing of our Centre animals
Ensuring animal enclosures, habitats and environments are clean, safe and well maintained
Supporting children to respectfully interact with and learn about animals
Developing engaging animal and nature-based learning experiences
Teaching children about animal care, habitats, sustainability and responsibility
Maintaining animal feeding schedules and ensuring animals receive appropriate care
Observing animal health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns
Supporting gardening, sustainability and outdoor learning experiences
Working collaboratively with Educators to embed animal experiences into the children's daily learning
Role-modelling kindness, empathy, responsibility and respect towards all living creatures
What We Are Looking For




The successful applicant will ideally have:
A genuine passion and knowledge of animals
Experience caring for animals, wildlife, farms, zoos, veterinary environments or similar
A warm and engaging personality
The ability to confidently interact with young children
A strong understanding of animal welfare and safe animal handling
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A positive, reliable and hands-on approach
The ability to work independently while also being part of our Early Childhood team
A commitment to child safety, animal welfare and creating safe learning environments
MUST HAVE BlueCard Working with children's Check.
Early Childhood experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
We are particularly interested in people who can bring their unique knowledge, passion and experience with animals into an early learning environment.
Why Join Us?
At Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre, we believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore, investigate, nurture and connect with the world around them.
Our Animals Ranger will have the chance to make a real difference by helping children develop:
Respect for nature
Compassion for animals
Curiosity and confidence
Responsibility and empathy
An understanding of sustainability and our environment
If you are someone who loves animals, loves working with children and wants to bring the two together, we would love to hear from you!
Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre
Growing Little Rangers, One Adventure at a Time!
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📌 Animals Ranger In Early Childhood Education (Queensland)
🏢 Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre
📍 Queensland