Job Description
Growth & Development Opportunities + Supportive Team Environment
Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers, and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role
Working alongside another Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in our kindergarten and supported by a non-contact nominated supervisor as well as a service support coordinator, you will have an abundance of resources to draw from. You will be provided generous amounts of non-contact programming time alongside your team. This will help you to plan, develop, and evaluate a high-quality play-based program which incorporates the needs of individual children and groups to optimize their learning, wellbeing, and safety. You will evaluate children's readiness for school, identify strategies, and provide support to children and parents where appropriate.
Our Sessional Kindergarten enables children to enjoy indoor and outdoor natural play areas, rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources. The Kindergarten caters for 22 children per day, with operating hours from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm during school terms.
Duties
Plan, implement and document a rich program which reflects your vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures.
Collaborate and work alongside other professionals like Social Workers, Child Health Nurses, Speech Pathologists, and other Allied Health professionals.
Undertake assessments to evaluate children's readiness for school, identifying strategies and providing support for children and parents where appropriate.
Support and guide staff in their daily work to enable the effective provision of services across the day.
Salary Benefits
You can package up to $15,+00 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay. Options to suit your lifestyle for Motor Vehicle Packaging. Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs, and access to long service leave after 5 years. Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilize our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled to up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development.
Skills and Experience
As an experienced Early Childhood Teacher, you will have:
Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood).
A sound knowledge of the Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework, and innovative practice.
Experience developing a rich curriculum utilizing current pedagogy.
Ability to have supportive and respectful conversations with colleagues and families to collaborate on an individual learning program for each child.
Good time management skills, including the flexibility to adapt as the daily environment changes.
Commitment to lead intentional critical reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
Apply Today
Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience relevant to the role. Have a question? Call Margie on
Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers, and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role
Working alongside another Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in our kindergarten and supported by a non-contact nominated supervisor as well as a service support coordinator, you will have an abundance of resources to draw from. You will be provided generous amounts of non-contact programming time alongside your team. This will help you to plan, develop, and evaluate a high-quality play-based program which incorporates the needs of individual children and groups to optimize their learning, wellbeing, and safety. You will evaluate children's readiness for school, identify strategies, and provide support to children and parents where appropriate.
Our Sessional Kindergarten enables children to enjoy indoor and outdoor natural play areas, rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources. The Kindergarten caters for 22 children per day, with operating hours from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm during school terms.
Duties
Plan, implement and document a rich program which reflects your vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures.
Collaborate and work alongside other professionals like Social Workers, Child Health Nurses, Speech Pathologists, and other Allied Health professionals.
Undertake assessments to evaluate children's readiness for school, identifying strategies and providing support for children and parents where appropriate.
Support and guide staff in their daily work to enable the effective provision of services across the day.
Salary Benefits
You can package up to $15,+00 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay. Options to suit your lifestyle for Motor Vehicle Packaging. Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs, and access to long service leave after 5 years. Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilize our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled to up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development.
Skills and Experience
As an experienced Early Childhood Teacher, you will have:
Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood).
A sound knowledge of the Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework, and innovative practice.
Experience developing a rich curriculum utilizing current pedagogy.
Ability to have supportive and respectful conversations with colleagues and families to collaborate on an individual learning program for each child.
Good time management skills, including the flexibility to adapt as the daily environment changes.
Commitment to lead intentional critical reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
Apply Today
Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience relevant to the role. Have a question? Call Margie on
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kindergarten Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Gold Coast offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
