Curriculum Mentor & Educator Growth Coach

Guardian; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Curriculum Mentor to elevate pedagogy across our Brisbane network. Join our Quality & Curriculum team to mentor centre leaders, translate priorities into practical actions and champion Thrive and To BE Me programs.

You’ll bring a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) and 5+ years’ sector experience, with a strong grasp of the National Quality Framework and evidence‑informed practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) and 5+ years’ sector experience, ideally in leadership or mentoring.
• Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and a passion for evidence‑informed pedagogy.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, inspire and build strong relationships - engaging, influencing and partnering across diverse stakeholders.
• Strength in prioritising, organising and problem‑solving to design practical strategies that lift outcomes for children and teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication, with a knack for developing content, support tools and resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and uplift practice: Coach Educational Leaders and Centre Leadership Teams through regular in‑centre visits and practical strategies.
• Bring Thrive and To BE Me to life: help teams embed Guardian’s programs in meaningful, practical ways.
• Drive quality improvement: deliver professional learning, tools and resources that strengthen pedagogy.
• Lead with care and influence: build trusted relationships and support sustainable change across diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Curriculum Mentor to elevate pedagogy across our Brisbane network. Join our Quality & Curriculum team to mentor centre leaders, translate priorities into practical actions and champion Thrive and To BE Me programs.

You’ll bring a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) and 5+ years’ sector experience, with a strong grasp of the National Quality Framework and evidence‑informed practice.