Early Childhood Educators

Flinders Early Learning Centre is located in a rainforest setting alongside our Matthew Flinders Anglican College Prep to Year 12 campus.  The centre supports 120 families with children from three-to six-years of age through a Reggio Emilia approach and creative Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. The Centre implements the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines curriculum frameworks and operates Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 48 weeks of the year, including school holidays.

Our Flinders Early Learning Centre (FELC) has recently received a glowing quality assessment and ratings process, exceeding expectations in all seven quality areas of the National Quality Standards. The result is reflective of the exceptional team, dedicated and inspirational leadership, and a shared desire for genuine connection and positive outcomes for children, families and the wider community.   

We are recognised for our commitment to enabling our learners to explore the natural environment through its Bush Kindy program, Flinders Farm visits, and community and rainforest gardens.

Extra benefits of working at Matthew Flinders Anglican College: 

• Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay.
• Up to 12.75% employer contribution to Superannuation.
• Onsite Car Parking available to staff.
• Free use of college gym.
• Personal Well-being Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services.
• Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks
• Professional Development Plans.

Casual opportunities available now for Diploma qualified Educators that:

• have a genuine passion for working in Early Childhood education and care.
• have the ability to assist in planning programs and documenting children's learning.
• can be an active contributor within a team.
• bring positive energy and enthusiasm to their role.
• have the ability to understand and adhere to centre policies, procedures and operational practices at all times.
• value, prioritise and advocate for play in children’s learning and development.
• create and maintain long-lasting connections with children, families, educators and the local community.

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current QLD Working with Children Check clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and families.
• Intermediate computer skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality early education and care.
• Be prepared to work a spread of hours across the weekdays between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm. 

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit the following documentation to Mrs Jo Osborne, Director of the Flinders Early Learning Centre via SEEK: 

• Resume
• Brief Covering Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

1. The reason for your interest and hours you are available to work each week;
2. Your availability to commence, and;
3. Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

A copy of the full Position Description can be downloaded from www.mfac.edu.au/careers 

Applicants will be contacted progressively throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding our Students

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.