Early Years Assistant Educators

About the College

Hillcrest Christian College is a private, interdenominational, co-educational, day school with over 2,000 students (Pre-Kindy to Year 12) located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Catering for both domestic, virtual and international students across 3 contemporary campuses positioned on 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College aspires to deliver a world leading, future-focused educational experience, underpinned by a biblical world view.

Hillcrest Christian College operates two vibrant Early Learning Centres (ELCs) located at our Reedy Creek and Mudgeeraba campuses. Both services are committed to providing nurturing, play-based learning environments that support the holistic development of children in their early years. Our Early Learning Centres are an integral part of the College community, fostering strong relationships with families and aligning with our Christian values.

As one of the top 100 innovative schools as selected by Cambridge University, we are seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our team who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus with our wider community.  

The position:

Hillcrest Christian College Early Learning are seeking passionate and dedicated Assistant Educators to join our team. We are looking for caring and qualified early childhood professionals who are committed to providing a nurturing, Christ-centred environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow and flourish.

While Diploma-qualified Educators are highly regarded, we also welcome applications from candidates holding a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or those currently working towards a recognised early childhood qualification.

We are seeking:

·       Casuals, working as required across both our Reedy Creek and Mudgeeraba Campuses.

·       Fixed-term contract position, working Wednesday to Friday (24 hours per week), available for immediate commencement within our Early Learning Centre. To meet the operational needs of the service, applicants must be available to work across the Centre's operating hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm, with ability to undertake closes as the RP.

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant would demonstrate:

• Commitment to the College’s vision, mission and values

• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus

• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack

• Exceptional attention to detail and initiative

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

How to Apply and the Recruitment Process

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the above position, along with details of how to apply are available in the Employment Packs on our website. All applications must be submitted through the College website.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including an overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria

• Resume

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card. 

Please contact our HR Department at **********@hillcrest.qld.edu.au for any additional information. 

Applications made to the above email address and not submitted via the College website will not be considered. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday 16 September 2026