Mermaid Waters Educator Required

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Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
 
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In Home Care Educator – Mermaid Waters (8-Month-Old Infant)

Northern Rivers In Home Care is currently seeking a nurturing, reliable, and experienced Educator to support a lovely family in Mermaid Waters. This role involves caring for one child, an 8-month-old baby, in the family home. The mother is a dedicated single parent and lawyer who requires flexible support during working hours.

Position Details:

Location: Mermaid Waters, QLD

Care Days: 4 days per week – either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday (flexibility is essential)

Hours: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (depending on the day)

Start Date: ASAP

Child’s Age: 8 months

Hourly rate: $38/39 per hour

About the Role:

You will be responsible for supporting the child’s development in a safe and nurturing home environment. This includes assisting with feeding, sleep routines, play-based learning, and developmental milestones. As Mum works full-time, you must be confident working independently and able to create a calm and enriching atmosphere for the child.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

Certificate III in Children’s Services (ACECQA-approved)

Minimum 2 years’ experience with infants/toddlers

Current First Aid & CPR (specific to early childhood settings)

Blue Card – (QLD)

National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)

Public Liability Insurance (can be arranged post-placement)

Medical Clearance

Completed Child Protection Training (within the last 2 years)

ABN (This is a contractor/self-employed position)

Valid Photo ID

PRODA RA Number (support available if needed)

Aged 18 years or over

Strong commitment to child safety and child-safe practices

Criteria:

Experience with infants and knowledge of routines, sleep cues, and early developmental needs

Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with the family

Must be able to commit to a long-term role and provide consistency

Desirable:

Experience working in In Home Care or with families one-on-one

Familiarity with documenting observations and supporting individual learning

This is a beautiful opportunity to make a genuine impact in the life of a young child while supporting a professional single parent in her daily work-life balance.

Our Child Safety Commitment

We are a Child Safe Organisation, upholding the rights of all children and young people. We are committed to providing safe, supportive, and responsive care. We follow the National Child Safe Standards and have strong policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing of every child.

To Apply:

If you are a calm, patient, and engaging educator with a passion for infant care, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and availability to Email ihc.coordinator@nrcs.org.au or call 0437 137 730.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

Cert III in Early Childhood (Required)
First Aid Certification (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
ABN (Required)
Police Clearance (Required)
Blue Card (Required)
Work Location: In person

Australia
Queensland
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