Early Childhood Workers- Residential Care

🌟 Early Childhood Workers – Residential Care (Mackay) 🌟

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Do you have experience working with children aged 0–7 years? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people in residential care?

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At MADEC, we are seeking Early Childhood Workers to join our Residential Care team. This is an opportunity to bring your knowledge of child development, nurturing care, and trauma-informed practice into a new environment, supporting children and young people who have experienced neglect and trauma.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Worker – Residential Care, you will play a vital role in providing safe, consistent, and supportive care to children living in our homes. Guided by our experienced Team Leaders and Youth Coordinators, you will:

• Deliver day-to-day care and routines that meet the developmental needs of children aged 0–7 years.

• Build safe and trusting relationships, supporting children to develop social and emotional skills.

• Facilitate opportunities for learning, play, and growth while leading by example.

• Ensure a stable, nurturing, and trauma-informed space for children to thrive.

This role involves shift work, weekends, and sleepovers, with attractive hourly rates:

• Permanent – $38.65 per hour

• Casual – $46.69 per hour

About MADEC

At MADEC, we provide nurturing and supportive home environments for children and young people who have experienced trauma and neglect. Our mission is to empower them to heal, grow, and build brighter futures.

As a leading provider of disability and youth services, MADEC is committed to creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger.

What We Offer

• Rewarding Career: See the positive impact of your work every day.

• Training & Development: Ongoing training to support your growth and career progression.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible rosters and supportive teams.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and welcoming workplace.

• Wellbeing Support: Access our employee wellbeing program.

• Salary Packaging & Benefits: Attractive incentives and use of company fleet vehicles.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: Certificate IV or above in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain.

• Experience: Previous experience working with children aged 0–7 years.

• Licences & Checks: QLD Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and LCS2.

• Availability: Flexibility to work across varied shifts including weekends and sleepovers.

• Personal Qualities: Compassion, resilience, and a commitment to empowering young people.

• Values: Alignment with our values of human rights, community, excellence, and empowerment.

Why Join MADEC?

"Working at MADEC is incredibly rewarding. The support, training, and sense of community make it a fantastic place to grow both personally and professionally." – Current Employee

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now via SEEK, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

For more information or a copy of the Position Description, please contact:

📧 Karen Low, People & Culture Manager – hr@madec.org.au