Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

Our Early Learning Centre, Little  Beacons, are seeking an enthusiastic Coeducator to join our Pakenham Team. 

Coeducators are primarily responsible for supporting children in our Seedling Program, aged 6 months to 3 years. 

Position details:

• Permanent part-time (0.40 FTE)
• Pakenham Location
• Monday to Friday 
• Shift time 8.45am - 5.06pm
• $34.59-$39.06 per hour based on experience
• Applicants must hold a completed (not in‑progress) approved Early Childhood qualification

Please note that all employees are required to hold a current employee working with children check, HLTAID012 First Aid & CPR certificates and a national police check (valid within 3 months).

Please click here to view the full position description.

If you have any queries, please contact the Human Resources team via [email protected] 

Employee benefits - what we offer:

• Ability to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of leave per year
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Shift times remain consistent
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Support for new staff – what we offer:

• Smaller class sizes - 22 children in our Discovery Classes and 12 children per room for Seedling
• Professional learning/wellbeing days
• Paired up with a mentor to support induction
• An abundance of support from the Leadership team
• A supportive team culture and social events
• Career progression opportunities

Why Little Beacons

• Natural and inviting learning spaces
• Beach and Bush programs
• Camp
• Exceeding service
• Support for individual learning – Individual Programs Coordinator
• Strong Indigenous curriculum and language program
• Extensive staff resources
• Opportunities to explore onsite excursions.
• Access to different learning spaces throughout the College

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close 18 June 2026 at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.