Director of Early Learning & Community Impact

C&K Childcare & Kindergarten; Tannum Sands; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage AUD 43.41–59.87 per hour

Director's allowance

Superannuation

School-term holidays

Family-friendly benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Blue Card/Police Check & First Aid

Professional development

Job summary

C&K Waratah Crescent Community Kindergarten in Gladstone, QLD is seeking a Director/Teacher to lead a safe, engaging early learning environment for children, families and our community. You will guide practice with a focus on belonging, growth and safety.

Role starts November 2026 as a fixed-term full-time through end of Term 4 2027, with a wage rate of AUD 43.41–59.87 per hour plus director's allowance and superannuation. School-term holidays and family-friendly benefits apply.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate.
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• Current Police Check.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for children, families and the wider community.
• Contribute to shaping a culture where everyone can belong, grow and thrive.

Education

ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education or equivalent

National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate

First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

Blue Card or Exemption Card

Current Police Check

Knowledge of NQF, EYLF and QKLG

Job description

C&K Waratah Crescent Community Kindergarten in Gladstone, QLD is seeking a Director/Teacher to lead a safe, engaging early learning environment for children, families and our community. You will guide practice with a focus on belonging, growth and safety.

Role starts November 2026 as a fixed-term full-time through end of Term 4 2027, with a wage rate of AUD 43.41–59.87 per hour plus director's allowance and superannuation. School-term holidays and family-friendly benefits apply.