Join the Meridan Plains Team for 2026!!

We are looking for dedicated educators to join our team in 2026!  Our centre is growing, and we need dedicated educators to assist in supporting our little learners to grow!  PPT and FT roles available.

Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, where child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Your Affinity Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• 15% Worker Retention Payment for all employees
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions coming from within, and advance your career towards senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive fully funded Diploma courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, discounts at over 100 retailers, and Bupa insurance benefits.

About the Centre:

Located on Meridan Way, our Meridan Plains centre in the Sunshine Coast region provides high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-5 years in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

We understand how important it is to find a centre where your child feels happy, secure, and excited to learn. That’s why our passionate educators create a welcoming space where every child is encouraged to grow, discover, and thrive at their own pace.

Each day is filled with engaging experiences, whether it's exploring our large playground, participating in fun, play-based learning activities, or building friendships in our thoughtfully designed learning zones. Children enjoy healthy, delicious meals prepared fresh onsite, and benefit from our government-approved kindergarten program that helps prepare them for a confident start to school.

About you: 

• Hold a Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA-approved equivalent 
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity? 

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too.  Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!

Our Curriculum:

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which  is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities.  This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment 

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.