Multiple Locations: Educators, Permanent Casuals & Trainees

Early Childhood Educators – Casual Opportunities Across Gardenia Multiple Brisbane Locations | Choose Your Preferred Locations | Pathways to Permanent Roles Flexibility, variety and the opportunity to grow with Gardenia Gardenia Early Learning is looking for passionate

Early Childhood Educators

to join our team and work casually across our Brisbane centres. This role is a little different from a traditional centre-based casual position. You will be employed by Gardenia Early Learning, with the opportunity to work across our network of centres while still having flexibility around where you are willing to work. Our Brisbane locations include: Clontarf | Deception Bay | Bray Park | Brisbane City | Ellen Grove | Belmont You don't need to be available for every location. You can nominate the Gardenia centres you would be happy to work at – simply tell us your

preferred location/s in your cover letter

when applying. Why join the Gardenia casual team? We know flexibility is important. This role is designed for educators who enjoy casual work but still want to feel connected to one organisation and its values, teams and opportunities. As a Gardenia casual educator, you'll have the opportunity to: Work across your selected Gardenia locations

Enjoy the flexibility of casual employment while being part of one organisation

Build relationships with different Gardenia teams and leaders

Experience different learning environments and expand your professional practice

Access professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

Explore future leadership and career development opportunities within Gardenia





Be considered for permanent positions within our centres if you're looking for something more permanent in the future

If you find a Gardenia centre that feels like the right fit and a suitable permanent opportunity becomes available, we'd love to support that next step. Travel between Gardenia centres When you join our casual team, we will discuss your preferred locations and determine a

home centre

with you prior to employment. Where you agree to work at an eligible Gardenia location outside of your nominated home centre, a

travel allowance

will be provided in accordance with the arrangements agreed with you prior to employment. This means you know from the beginning which locations you're agreeing to work across and how the travel arrangements will apply. More than just a casual shift We are a

local

and

family-owned early learning group , and we want our casual educators to feel like part of Gardenia – not simply someone filling a shift. Our approach is centred around

children's rights, meaningful relationships, connection, inclusion and high-quality early childhood practice . We invest in our people and want educators to have opportunities to discover their strengths, build their knowledge and take the next steps in their careers. Depending on your interests and experience, opportunities within Gardenia may include professional development, networking,



quality improvement initiatives, Research Partner opportunities and pathways into permanent or leadership positions. Who are we looking for? We'd love to hear from people at

all stages of their early childhood career , including those looking to enter the sector, educators currently studying and experienced qualified educators. You may: Be looking to commence a

traineeship in Early Childhood Education and Care , where we can support you to gain the required workplace hours while completing your qualification

Be

currently studying towards your Certificate III or Diploma

and looking for employment alongside your studies

Hold a

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care , or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

Genuinely enjoy working alongside children and building meaningful relationships

Value respectful, responsive and inclusive practice

Understand the importance of child safety and children's rights

Be reliable, adaptable and comfortable working with different teams

Be open to reflection, feedback and qualified growth

Want the flexibility of casual work while still feeling connected and belonging to one organisation

Be

interested in progressing into a permanent Gardenia role

in the future

Whether you're just beginning your early childhood career, currently studying or already qualified, we're looking for people who align with our values and want to learn, develop and grow with Gardenia. You will also need to meet all regulatory and employment requirements applicable to your role. Choose where you work You

do not need to nominate every Gardenia centre<

📌 Multiple Locations: Educators, Permanent Casuals (Brisbane)
🏢 Gardenia Early Learning
📍 Brisbane