Shape the Future
The Queensland Government’s latest incentive to bolster the Early Childhood Education and Care sector allows for remarkable career opportunities and rewarding moments.
Turn your passion into a profession
The Department of Education is working with the early childhood education and care sector to raise awareness of early childhood careers, including professional development opportunities available to the early childhood workforce. Early childhood educators and teachers play an important role in the lives of children. By working together, we can unlock the potential of our early childhood workforce and provide a strong start for all children.
Help shape the future of our youngest learners – unlock a career in early childhood.
Qualifications included
Early childhood education and care services employ staff who hold, or are studying towards, an approved qualification to comply with the national law.
To work in the sector, you are required to have 1 or more of the following qualifications:
- Certificate III (6–12 months full-time study)
- Diploma (12 months full-time study)
- Bachelor Degree or higher (3–4 years full-time study).
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations.
Career Outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Assistant Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Outside School Ours Care Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
As an educator at this level you are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations.
Career Outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Educational Leader
- Family Day Care Co-ordinator
- Early Childhood Director
- Outside School Hours Care Co-ordinator
- Group Leader
- Team Leader
- Lead Educator
Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
Are you ready to supercharge your early childhood education and care career to the next level? Try the Dual Qualification and gain insights and experience into a broad range of vital skills needed as an early childhood educator or childcare centre director.
Career Outcomes
- Lead Educator
- Family day care coordinator
- Educational Leader in a service
- Lead Kindergarten Educator
- Lead Pre-school Educator
- Nominated Supervisor at service
- Service Assistant Manager/Director
- Service Manager/Director
- Area Coordinator for a group of services
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Family Day Care Educator
- Pre-school Educator
Career Starters
Do you know someone who is looking for a highly rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of our youngest learners? Whether you are considering a career change or just starting out, the early
childhood sector is looking to fill valued early childhood teacher and educator positions across the state.
Advance your career
Do you want an opportunity to help shape the future of young Queenslanders while progressing in a career you love?
The Queensland Early Childhood Workforce Strategy seeks to empower, engage and support early childhood educators, including those already working in the sector, to deliver quality early learning programs and services. This includes professional development opportunities and pathways.
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If you have any questions about finding a course to enrol in, get in touch today and our friendly team can assist.