Cubby House for kids

05/06/2026

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Cubby House for Kids

💛Are you an experienced early childhood professional ready to step into a collaborative and shared leadership role where relationships, quality practice, and child safety are genuinely valued?

🍃Cubby House for Kids is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Director to join our leadership team in a permanent part-time position, working 5 days per week (approximately 25 hours), with the possibility of additional hours as required. Working closely alongside the Director and existing Leadership Team. This role plays an integral part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the service, with a strong focus on relationships, quality outcomes, compliance, and maintaining a child-safe environment.

💛Our Commitment to Child Safety

We at Cubby are committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment where children and young people are protected, feel safe, respected, and empowered, and where the rights, welfare, and wellbeing are paramount in all decisions and actions. We recognise that keeping children safe is a shared responsibility that requires strong leadership, a positive organisational culture and ongoing commitment at every level of our service.

💛About the Role

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a shared leadership environment, is highly organised, and is committed to contributing to continuous improvement across the service.

💛Key Responsibilities

· Work in close partnership with the Director to support daily operations and leadership.
· Assist with rostering and staffing adjustments to ensure ratio and qualification compliance.
· Act as the Responsible Person when required.
· Assist in leading service operations and provide leadership continuity by stepping into the Acting Director role during the Director’s absence, in collaboration with the leadership team.
· Support and mentor educators to build capability, confidence, and professional growth.
· Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
· Lead and support continuous improvement processes, including the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
· Drive quality outcomes across all National Quality Standard areas.
· Coordinate policy and procedure reviews to ensure alignment with legislation and best practice.
· Support assessment and rating readiness, compliance documentation, and record keeping.
· Coordinate Workplace Health and Safety compliance processes, including audits, safety checks, and maintaining accurate compliance records.
· Work collaboratively with the leadership team to achieve shared goals and positive outcomes for children.
· Promote and uphold Cubby House for Kids’ commitment to child safety, ensuring children’s rights, wellbeing, participation, and protection remain central to all practices and decision-making.

🍃The role requires availability across school holiday periods and flexibility to support the service’s operational needs.

💛About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
· Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
· Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
· Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or Senior Educator experience.
· Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations,
and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
· A collaborative and supportive leadership style.
· Confidence in supporting compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and team development.
· A genuine passion for building strong relationships with children, families, and educators.

💛Why Join Us?

At Cubby House for Kids, we value authentic relationships, shared leadership, and continuous growth. You will join a supportive team environment where your ideas, leadership, and professional contributions are genuinely valued.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and educators.

If you would like to apply for this position please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or drop.in and see us at 8 Cypress St, Townsend

03/06/2026

At Cubby we are very proud of our connection to community and strive to create meaningful connections to support and facilitate the best possible outcomes for all children and their families.

Yesterday we were lucky to have received a large donation of books from the indigenous literacy foundation. In turn, we were able to share this donation with Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation. The books support and encourage learning through culture and explore culture through language. Some of the books were written and illustrated by children in Cherbourg, South East QLD, on Wakka Wakka country.

Mudyala has continually supported us at Cubby, through wonderful child-centred and culture focused initiatives, including our weekly Yaygirr language classes, as well as donation of many resources. We are privileged to be involved and we are grateful to be able to give back to such a dedicated, community minded corporation.

Thanks to Weisha for accepting the donation on behalf of Mudyala

28/05/2026

Are you ready for the Clarence Harvest Celebration?? We are! We cant wait to dress as farmers and join the parade. We are crossing our fingers for our Cane Harvest Queen entrant, Ta-Niqua...who has led our harvest celebrations at Cubby.

At Cubby we are getting very excited! We have decorated both centres with cane, learnt about all things farming and fishing and were lucky to have had a special story reading today.

The Clarence Canegrowers Association kindly donated us a copy of Nikki Townley's "No drama cane farmer" book and who better to read it to us than our very own cane farming dad, Luke Moloney😀
We had lots of questions for Luke about the life of a cane farmer and we loved hearing the story.

Thanks to Luke for sharing the story with us today

07/05/2026

A big thank you to Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation ❤️🖤💛
Our Dolphin children have been excited to be involved in the Mudyala Preschool to Kindy ('Big' school) transition program. The children created bag tags and participated in some creative activities. When Bianca and Auntie Tracey visit again the children will be making library bags. We love the great bucket hats we were gifted and cant wait to Mudyala to visit again :)

We are privileged to be involved in such a fantastic program which complements our own Cubby school readiness curriculum.

04/03/2026

Administration Assistant (Part-Time) Cubby House for Kids

Cubby House for Kids is a well-established early learning service with over 30 years of history, proudly recognised within the community for our strong family connections and welcoming, supportive environment. We are seeking a friendly, organised, and professional Administration Assistant to join our team and become part of our valued Cubby community.

This is a permanent part-time position, working alongside our Administration Officer and supported by our Nominated Supervisor/Director. The role is required to work across school holiday periods as part of our consistent administrative support.

About the Role:
This position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the service while building positive relationships with children, families, and educators. While primarily office based, there may be occasional opportunities to support on the floor where required.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the service
• Build warm, professional relationships with families and children
• Assist with enrolments, bookings, and general enquiries
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and documentation
• Support compliance, policies, and procedure updates
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team and educators

About You
• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Confident in administrative processes and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Holds (or is working towards) a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (preferred)
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is highly regarded
• Knowledge of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and childcare software systems is an advantage
• Willingness to support on the floor if required

This role requires a current Working with children check.

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a long-standing, community-focused service
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Build meaningful connections with children and families
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture

If you are passionate about supporting early childhood services and enjoy building strong relationships within a community, we would love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call in and see us

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23/01/2026

Hello 👋
We’re the kids at Cubby House for Kids, and we’re looking for new teachers to come and play, learn, and grow with us! 🌈

✨ We would like you to...
read stories with us 📚
help us with big feelings and being kind 💕
sing, dance, paint, dig in the dirt, and sometimes get messy 🎨🕺
make us feel safe, loved, and super important every single day 🤍
👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 You might be our person if:
You’re a qualified Early Childhood Teacher / Educator
You smile a lot and give great encouragement 😊
You believe play is serious learning
You’re patient, caring, kind and love watching little people grow
🌱 Why you’ll love Cubby:
We’re curious, kind, and full love, fun and learning
Our centre is warm, supportive, and family-focused
You’ll work with a team that really cares (about us and you!)
🥰 Other 'adult' things to know.
* We have maternity leave and permanent positions available
* You will need a valid Working with Children Check and be prepared to obtain First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training

📩 Want to be our new favourite teacher?
Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] or drop in for a chat
We can’t wait to meet you! 🥰
— Love,
Cubby kids 💛🌼

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21/11/2025

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can have fun, sing, dance and laugh all day while nurturing and educating the youngest members of our community?

Cubby House for Kids has the perfect opportunity for you!! We have permanent and casual positions available starting in January 2026 and we are searching for enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated educators to join our team.

We are looking for an educator with a Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care for a full time permanent position. If you have a genuine interest in children and their development we would love to hear from you.

We are also looking for a motivated and friendly person to begin their career as a trainee educator.
This is a fulltime position and you will be required to complete a Cert 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care as a part of an 18 month contract and you must be 18 years old to be eligible. Please note that a willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check is a requirement for this role.

We are also looking for casual educators who hold Early Childhood qualifications to join our team.

To apply for any of these positions please forward your resume and a cover letter to Janelle at [email protected] or drop it in person to our office 8 Cypress St, Townsend
Applications close Friday 5th December 2025

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12/11/2025

'Providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to see themselves, their identities and cultures reflected in their environment is important for growing a strong
identity' (Early Years Learning Framework v2)

At Cubby we are proud of our connections to our local Yaegl community and prioritise promoting an environment that embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.

We would like to thank everyone at Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation for their continual support and generosity. We love the new resources you donated to us and we look forward to our Yaygirr Language sessions with Auntie Cath and Auntie Frankie each week.

16/10/2025

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can have fun, sing, dance and laugh all day while nurturing and educating the youngest members of our community? 🥰😍

Cubby House for Kids has the perfect opportunity for you!! We have both permanent part-time and full-time positions available, and we are searching for enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated educators to join our professional team.

We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) for a permanent part-time position, as well as qualified Diploma Educators for both full-time and part-time opportunities. If you have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them grow and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for any of these positions please forward your resume and a cover letter to Janelle at [email protected] or drop it in person to our office 8 Cypress St, Townsend

Applications close Friday 31st October 2025

22/05/2025

This week while visiting Mareeba the Dolphins worked on turn taking during games. We played naughts and crosses, dominoes and shared stories before hoping up and burning off some energy with the hula hoops. We love spending time together with the residents.