Exciting opportunity to join our Brand-New Service at Una Glen Eden!
**Casual and Permanent Positions Available**
About Our Centre
Opened in May 2025, Una Glen Eden features 9 classrooms—including 2 Kindergarten rooms—caring for 136 children. With natural outdoor environments and meals prepared daily by our in-house chef, we offer enriching spaces for both children and educators.
Our teaching approach stays true to Una’s guiding values—honoring nature, encouraging child-led learning, and fostering inclusive, adventurous experiences in a wild-at-heart environment.
At Una, we believe that when our educators thrive, our children thrive too. That’s why we partner with First Door to provide ongoing professional learning and nationally recognized training. Through this partnership, we empower our educators to continually upskill, grow in confidence, and become the very best versions of themselves.
By investing in our people, we create a culture where educators feel supported, valued, and inspired to deliver the highest quality of care and education. At Una Early Learning and Kindergarten, you’re not just joining a workplace, you’re joining a community that genuinely cares about your journey, celebrates your achievements, and walks beside you as you reach your professional goals.
You’ll enjoy 3% above award wages, brand-new learning environments, and the chance to leave your mark on a service built around excellence, heart, and nature.
About Una
At Una, our mission is guided by five key principles that shape everything we do:
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Nature Grows Us – We believe that children thrive in natural environments, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.
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Let Them Lead – We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning, supporting curiosity and independence.
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Care for Your Forever Home – Our bodies are our forever homes, which is why our programs are designed to inspire a lifelong care and appreciation for holistic health.
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Diversity Enriches All – We embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
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A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good – We celebrate the joy of being wild at heart, knowing that outdoor exploration builds resilience and confidence.
With these principles at the core of our philosophy, Una provides nature-based experiences that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our beautiful bushland settings encourage exploration, wonder, and discovery through natural play.
This will prepare our children for a life filled with amazing possibilities!
Una is a family-owned, boutique early learning brand with several exceeding-rated services across Gladstone, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, including an approved Kindergarten program. Visit www.unakids.com.au to learn more.
We are a quality-driven organization with opportunities for growth available in the future.
Nature, Animals & Outdoor Learning
Our programs embrace nature-based learning for all age groups - not just Kindergarten. We bring animals into our environments, including barnyard animals, aquariums, and reptiles, to foster empathy, responsibility, and respect for all living things. Our outdoor spaces are natural extensions of the classroom, encouraging exploration and connection to Country.
Our Role:
Educator - As an Educator within the service you will support the different rooms or be allocated to one room with the needs of the role. You can be Certificate III qualified or wanting to study towards your Diploma.
Diploma Educators - As an UNA Diploma Qualified Educator within the service you will lead the program and educators in one of the rooms. You will be a responsible person of the service. You can be either Diploma or Higher Qualified or studying towards your Diploma/Bachelor.
You’ll collaborate with our broader Una teaching team across services, engaging in professional development and sharing high-level teaching practices.
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Create warm, inclusive learning environments.
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Balance play-based learning with intentional teaching.
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Collaborate with families, educators, and the community.
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Support and embody our bush Kindy philosophy and outdoor learning approach.
What You Need
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education; Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or currently completing Diploma)
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Previous experience as a qualified educator.
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Strong understanding of the NQF, EYLF, and QLD Kindergarten Guidelines
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Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to complete during induction)
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Paid Blue Card
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Safe Sleeping, Child Protection, and Food Safety certificates (or willingness to complete during induction)
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Professional, nurturing attitude and collaborative spirit
Benefits and Perks
At Una, you’re not just joining a workplace - you’re joining a community. We are truly family-owned and operated, and every team member is valued and included. Our Employee Benefit Scheme offers a range of fantastic perks, including 75% staff discounts, 15% ECEC Worker Retention incentives, and much more
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you!
Send your resume, cover letter, and a current reference to: directorgleneden@unakids.com.au
Visit us at www.unakids.com.au to learn more.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—apply today!