Inspire and educate the next generation by delivering lessons, supporting student growth, and embracing future-focused learning tools.

As a teacher, you’ll plan and deliver lessons that engage students and build essential skills across a range of subject areas. You’ll assess learning progress, manage classrooms, and adapt teaching to meet diverse needs. Increasingly, teachers use digital platforms, virtual classrooms, and AI-driven tools to personalise learning and enhance student engagement.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Teachers are essential across early childhood, primary, and secondary schools—especially in regional and remote areas where dedicated educators make a lasting impact.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Plan and deliver lessons using a mix of traditional and digital tools
• Support student wellbeing and learning needs
• Assess and report on progress using online systems and data
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and support staff

This role suits people who:
Enjoy working with young people, are creative communicators, and value lifelong learning.

Pathway:
Requires a university degree in education and teacher registration. Gaining experience as school support staff or PTT (Permission to Teach) teacher while studying can be a valuable way to build skills and confidence.

Support young children’s development through play-based learning, care routines, and nurturing relationships in early learning environments.

As a Childcare Worker, you’ll care for and educate children from birth to school age. You’ll plan activities that support language, motor, social, and emotional skills, while ensuring each child’s wellbeing and safety. The role blends creativity, patience, and structure—and is increasingly supported by digital tools for learning, documentation, and parent communication.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Childcare Workers are in high demand across early learning centres, kindergartens, and family daycare services—playing a vital role in supporting working families and shaping confident, capable children.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Care for young children and guide their daily routines
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
• Support children’s individual needs, development, and wellbeing
• Use digital tools to track progress and communicate with families

This role suits people who:
Enjoy working with children, are nurturing, patient, and organised.

Pathway:
A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.

Keep education settings running smoothly by handling communications, records, and day-to-day operations behind the scenes.

As an Administration Support worker in schools, universities, TAFEs or training organisations, you’ll manage tasks like enrolments, student records, scheduling, reporting, and office coordination. You’ll use a range of digital systems to streamline processes, support staff, and provide excellent service to students and families. Technology is playing a growing role in education administration, with cloud-based platforms, learning management systems, and AI tools improving efficiency and communication.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Administration Support staff are essential in delivering high-quality education across schools and training providers—helping connect learners with the services they need.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Manage enrolments, student records, and timetables
• Use digital systems to support school or campus operations
• Assist staff, students, and parents with enquiries
• Coordinate events, communication, and administrative tasks

This role suits people who:
Are organised, enjoy following processes, helpful, and like helping things run efficiently.

Pathway:
A VET Certificate III or IV in Business or Education Support is recommended and on-the-job training is common.

Help students thrive by providing tailored support in classrooms, learning programs, and inclusive education environments.

As a Learning Support Officer, you’ll assist teachers by working with individual students or small groups who need extra help with literacy, numeracy, behaviour, or social development. You’ll adapt learning resources, support participation, and use digital tools and assistive technologies to meet diverse learning needs.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Learning Support Officers play a vital role in primary and secondary schools, helping create inclusive classrooms that support every student’s success.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Support students with learning, behaviour, or developmental needs
• Use digital tools and assistive technologies to aid learning
• Help implement individual learning plans alongside teachers
• Build student confidence and classroom engagement

This role suits people who:
Are patient, empathetic, good communicators, and passionate about making sure every student gets the support they need to feel included and succeed.

Pathway:
A VET Certificate III or IV in Education Support is recommended. School placements are often part of the training.

Deliver specialised education and hands-on training to equip students with real-world skills for university, industry, or trade careers.

As a VET (Vocational Education and Training) Teacher, you’ll design and deliver lessons in areas such as business, trades, health, agriculture, or technology. You’ll support students through theory and practical learning, assess their progress, and help prepare them for the workforce. Increasingly, digital platforms, simulations, and AI-driven tools are used to enhance engagement and flexible learning.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, VET Teachers are in high demand and are key to building a skilled local workforce by providing education through TAFEs, registered training organisations, and CQUniversity.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Deliver subject-specific lessons to post-school learners
• Create learning materials and assess student performance
• Use digital tools and simulations to support hands-on learning
• Guide students toward employment or further study

This role suits people who:
Enjoy teaching, have industry knowledge, and want to make a practical impact.

Pathway:
Industry experience and a VET or teaching qualification are typically required.

Support young people through guidance, mentoring, and practical help across schools, universities, and community settings.

As a Youth Worker, you’ll build positive relationships with young people to support their wellbeing, education, and personal development. You may run programs on life skills, mental health, career pathways, or social inclusion. In schools, unis, and community centres, you’ll collaborate with educators, families, and support services. Youth workers often play a trusted, consistent role in young people’s lives — offering support that adapts to their individual needs and circumstances.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Youth Workers play a key role in helping young people stay engaged in learning, build confidence, and access opportunities.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Mentor and support young people through challenges
• Run workshops and group programs
• Connect youth with services, education, and work pathways
• Build strong relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency

This role suits people who:
Are compassionate, great listeners, and passionate about helping young people thrive.

Pathway:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services is a common pathway and work experience or school-based traineeships are a valuable way to gain experience.

Design and deliver training programs that help employees develop skills and improve workplace performance across all industries.

As a Learning & Development Officer, you’ll assess training needs, create educational materials, and run workshops or online courses for staff at all levels. You’ll use the latest digital learning platforms, virtual classrooms, and e-learning tools to make training accessible and engaging. Your role helps build a skilled, confident workforce ready to meet changing industry demands.

In the Greater Whitsunday region, Learning & Development Officers support businesses across all industries by improving employee skills and encouraging professional growth.

What you might do day-to-day:

• Assess training needs and design development programs
• Deliver face-to-face and online training sessions
• Use digital tools and learning management systems to track progress
• Collaborate with management and teams to enhance workforce skills

This role suits people who:
Are organised, good communicators, tech-savvy, and passionate about helping others grow.

Pathway:
A degree or diploma in education, training, human resources, or related fields is typical. Industry experience is also beneficial — gained through internships, traineeships, or entry-level roles.