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Unlock a career in early childhood education

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There’s never been a better time to unlock your career in early childhood education and care.

Professional opportunities and supports are available for school leavers, current educators and teachers, and career changers.

Help shape the future of Queensland’s youngest learners and shape your future in early childhood education as well.

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Dynamic sector

Join a sector like no other. In Queensland, more than 48,000 educators and teachers work across more than 3,500 services, positively impacting the lives of more than 300,000 children.

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Professional opportunities

There are a range of benefits, supports and experiences on offer to advance your career in early childhood. Shape your future and help give children a strong start in life.

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Rewarding moments

Make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners. Early childhood education is a career where each day brings fun and rewarding moments.

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Qualifications

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).

This image shows the different levels of qualifications required to work in early childhood education and care – Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor.

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Start your career

'What I love most about my job is that I get to help children understand that they belong to this world and create memorable moments with them.'

Shanyce

Early childhood educator

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Advance your career

'I realised I was shaping the future of children's lives when a young student told me that I make them feel safe and happy.'

Ella

Educational Leader

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Seek a career change

'It is a rewarding job where I am privileged to build lifelong relationships with children and families. Every day is a new adventure.'

Danielle

Early childhood teacher

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