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Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which stretches from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.

Ideally we are seeking a qualified teacher but we are also keen to hear from those with Early childhood, special needs or psychological qualifications.  
  
This role will partner with our services to identify children's developmental learning concerns and diversity, build appropriate strategies and resources, and drive the implementation of contemporary, high quality, inclusive pedagogy that supports the inclusion needs of all children to achieve the best outcomes and success.

Duties will include a strong focus on all matters relating to the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  There will be a requirement to build and maintain stakeholder relationships within the Catholic Diocese and the wider Early Childhood Education and Care sector. 

Successful candidates will be required to travel to our services in Townsville, Ingham, Mt Isa, Palm Island, Proserpine and Bowen.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Degree qualified with specialties in Early Childhood Education, Inclusion and/or Special Needs or Psychology
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the implementation of contemporary, high quality, inclusive pedagogy in early childhood and school based setting or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills including high level oral and written communication skills, negotiation and problem solving with capacity to interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Paid Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• National Criminal History Check

We offer our employees: 

• Paid birthday leave day for eligible staff
• Childcare discount of up to 75% for eligible staff
• Competitive and over award salary on offer (depending on qualifications and experience) with split shift allowances
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis after commencement
• Salary packaging available
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Experienced teams offering advice, guidance and support to our services
• Opt in to Fitness passport to use multiple gyms and pools
• Uniforms provided upon commencement
• Work/life balance with no weekend work and no work in the holiday
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our vibrant team at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link. Applications close 20 April unless filled prior to the closing date, so don't delay!
   
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3284.

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