Childcare Assistant

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT - Hamilton Island Kindy

Hamilton Island Kindy has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Childcare Assistant to join our dedicated team. Working with the youngest residents of Hamilton Island requires commitment, flexibility, and a warm, positive nature to match our year-round sunshine.

This is a live on island role, working within our supportive and community-focused early learning environment.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Subsidised furnished single staff accommodation to help you save
• Staff perks including discounts on island restaurants and activities
• Supportive team culture within a close-knit island community
• Walk to work - forget city traffic
• Live and work on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef

Your Role

As a Childcare Assistant, you will support the delivery of engaging and nurturing early learning programs. You will play an important role in fostering a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can thrive.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Assist the Group Leaders and Director in delivering engaging and interactive learning programs
• Support children’s development and help build their confidence and self-esteem
• Create a positive, safe, and fun environment where learning happens naturally
• Assist with preparation and service of food and beverages as required
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and welcoming centre

What we’re looking for

You are passionate about early childhood education and bring both experience and a caring, enthusiastic approach to your work. You thrive in a team environment and are committed to supporting children during their formative years.

To be successful, you will need:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years practical experience in the children’s services industry
• Working with Children Check - Blue Card – QLD (Essential)
• Queensland Child Protection Certificate (InSafe Hands) (CHCPRTT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCPRT002 or CHCECE057) (Essential)
• QLD Child Safety Training (GECCKO) (Essential)
• Red Nose Safe Sleep Certificate (Essential)

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.