
Why consider Townsville?
It’s more than sunshine and palm trees (there’s plenty of that too). Townsville has a relaxed lifestyle, a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunity to grow your career.
Expect a Star can help you:
- Lock in a work before you arrive
- Access flexible early childhood roles that work with your schedule
- Arrange your compliance and onboarding
- Get relocation support for permanent roles
- Enjoy warm weather and a coastal lifestyle
- Receive ongoing guidance from our friendly team
The perks of working for Expect a Star
Your health and wellbeing are our top priorities. As an Expect a Star employee, you'll enjoy exclusive perks just for you. Here's what you can look forward to...
- Above award pay
- Discounts on all health insurance
- Discounted memberships at select gyms
- Access to discounts at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel spots, cinemas, and restaurants across Queensland and Australia
- Holistic wellness programs covering mental, financial, and physical health

What you'll need in Townsville
We're looking for star educators who:
- Hold or are studying towards a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood
- Unlimited Working Rights in Queensland
- Valid Working With Children check or QCT registration
- First Aid and CPR 
The types of roles we offer in Townsville
You can choose from casual or permanent positions across a range of early childhood services:
- Long day care
- Outside of school hours care (OSHC)
- Preschools and kindergartens
- Family day care
- Vacation and occasional care
Common job titles include:
- Diploma Educator
- Cert III Educator
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Assistant Educator
- Team Leader
- Centre Director