Educator

Early Childhood Educator Traineeship or Certificate III Qualified

Have you always dreamed of working with children?

Do you love the idea of making a difference in a child’s life every single day — but don’t yet have formal qualifications? At Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten, we believe passion comes first. Skills and qualifications can be learned — and we’ll support you every step of the way.

We are excited to offer Trainee Educator positions or Certificate III qualified positions for enthusiastic, caring people who want a meaningful career in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Why start your career at Mother Duck?

Mother Duck Childcare was established in 1990 and has grown to become a leading provider of early childhood education and care, with 10 centres across Brisbane and Moreton Bay.

What makes us different?
Each of our centres are led by local owner-operators who are qualified early childhood professionals. They are deeply committed to education, mentoring, and creating supportive workplaces where people can grow — not just work.

When you join Mother Duck, you’re not just getting a job. You’re joining a career pathway.

Many of our leaders began their journey exactly where you are now — and with the right support, commitment and passion, you could one day progress from Trainee Educator to Qualified Educator, Leadership Team Member and even Franchisee of your own Mother Duck service.

Who should apply?

We encourage applications from:

·       Recent Year 12 graduates

·       Certificate III qualified Educators

·       People looking to change careers and work with children

·       Anyone passionate about children’s learning, wellbeing and development

No previous qualifications in Early Childhood are required — just a genuine interest in working with children and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

Through our Enterprise Agreement, we are proud to offer incentives and benefits that go above and beyond:

·       Well above award wages

·       Uniforms provided

·       Fantastic team culture with mentoring alongside educators with 25+ years of experience

·       Blue Card renewal and First Aid/CPR costs reimbursed

·       Discounted childcare fees (95% Gap fee) for your own children enrolled at our service

·       Extensive professional development and training opportunities

·       Career advancement pathways across our group of centres - you could one day become a Franchisee of your own service

·       End-of-year celebration party, team building opportunities, and social events throughout the year

·       Free 24/7 Telus Health Program – supporting your wellbeing and mental health

Your future starts here

If you’re ready to start a career where you can grow, learn, and make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now by sending your resume to Mel:
[email protected]

Due to high interest, only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank all applicants and wish you well in your journey.

🔗 For more about the important work we do, visit our website:
https://www.motherduck.com.au

Child Safety Commitment

Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten is committed to being aChild Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child and embed theQueensland Child Safe Standardsinto our leadership, culture, policies and daily practice. All team members share responsibility for creating environments where children feel safe, respected and heard, and where concerns are taken seriously and responded to appropriately.