Early Childhood Mentor/Trainer

Early Childhood Mentor/Trainer & Assessor First Door is growing, with lots of new partner services and students, so we're looking for more incredible mentors/trainer & assessors to join our team. We have three positions available based in: Ipswich - Forest Lake, Ipswich and Toowoomba areas Beenleigh - Logan and Gold Coast areas Caboolture - including Beerwah, Kilcoy and Sunshine Coast areas First Door operates and plans from our values. Our team is strengths‑based and empowering. We are supportive, transparent and collaborative with a great teamwork ethos. The role will start part‑time for 30 hours per week, commencing end of January or in February 2026. Your flexible work hours are expected to increase to full time as your student numbers grow. Do you share our dedication for making great things happen in the Early Childhood profession? Are you committed to quality improvement and your own professional growth? Does supporting and inspiring educators to become their professional best fill you with purpose and joy? If this sounds like you and you can see, hear and feel your passion and mission for quality education and care, then we want to talk with you Early Childhood mentor and assessor role is to provide a positive and helpful professional learning student experience that supports our Early Childhood students’ successful onboarding and course progress. This role requires emotional intelligence and excellent communication in your response and follow up to student enquiries, student mentoring and assessment to create a successful learning experience. This role is performed according to First Door's team charter, code of conduct and supports the business objectives of First Door to achieve its vision. To work both autonomously and collaboratively to accurately and effectively to: Welcome your new Early Childhood students following the enrolment process. Mentor your growing group of students, including service visits in your defined area and provide study support by phone, online meetings and email. Assess Early Childhood students’ practical skills and knowledge in practice in mentoring meetings. Assess and provide feedback on their online assessment using our student portal. Contribution to continuous improvement of First Door, in projects and at team meetings. Support growth of First Door, using personal strengths by actively seeking opportunities to promote First Door and collaborate on projects with the Company Director to support the growth of First Door services. Facilitate strength‑related services/projects, e.g., the opportunity to be a Practice Coach at services that have purchased our Team Learning packages and want additional support to implement into team practice, or facilitate services, such as Educational Leader Mentorship. Knowledge/experience required: Experienced Educator, Educational Leader, or Early Childhood Teacher in leading quality improvement in an Early Childhood Education and Care service/s. Experienced mentor and coach, in supporting educators’ professional growth and skill development. Experience successfully communicating with educators/Early Childhood students, service leaders and external stakeholders. Experienced advocate for quality Early Childhood Education and Care, with positive reputation in the Early Childhood profession. Student administration experience with technology competence, e.g. using MSTeams, Excel and student management software. Knowledge of the training and assessment compliance requirements in ASQA’s Standards for RTOs 2025. Qualifications required: TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Completion of CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or higher, and/or relevant and current experience in Early Childhood Education and Care with superseded CHC50113 Diploma of ECEC qualification. Currency with evidence of professional readings and learning, relating to current sector research and trends. To apply for this role, please email me with: Your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to meet the above criteria. A cover letter (or short video) that tells me why you fit this role. I’m looking forward to seeing how you can help us to make this world a better place. Andrea Isitt, Company Director Applications close 17 January 2026 RTO Code: 40782 Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Part‑time Industries: Education Administration Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr