Educational Leader - Varsity Lakes

YMCA Queensland; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Flexible 25–34.5h/wk

Career coaching

Job summary

YMCA Queensland is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Leader for our Varsity Lakes Outside School Hours Care team on a permanent part-time basis. You will shape fun, engaging programs, guide educators, and ensure every child feels safe and included.

You will lead by example, support families and partners, and uphold high standards of care in a community-focused, not-for-profit setting. The role offers flexible hours (approximately 25–34.5 per week), opportunities for professional development,

Qualifications

• Experience leading early childhood education teams.
• Strong knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
• Ability to coach and mentor educators and build capacity.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation and delivery of engaging educational programs for children.
• Guide and empower educators to reach their potential.
• Champion child-centred, play-based learning aligned with current frameworks.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture and reflective practice.
• Engage with families, schools and community partners to support each child.
• Ensure programs meet compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

First Aid & CPR

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent

Job description

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

About The Role

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Educational Leader to join our YMCA Varsity Lakes Outside School Hours Care team on a permanent part time basis. In this role, you’ll help shape fun, engaging programs that support children’s learning and development outside of school hours. You’ll guide and support a team of educators, bring creative ideas to life, and make sure every child feels safe, supported, and included. If you love working in a team, enjoy being hands-on, and want to make a real impact in your community—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why work with us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus. We’ve recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay and we are investing in the training, support and professional development of our educators.

You’ll Also Enjoy

• Salary & Compensation - Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work Life Balance - Offering 25 - 34.5 Hours Per Week
• Working Environment - Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Driving the creation, delivery, and ongoing improvement of inspiring educational programs that spark curiosity and growth
• Guiding, motivating, and empowering educators to shine in their roles and reach their full potential
• Championing child-centred, play-based learning that aligns with the latest frameworks and truly puts kids first
• Building a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture where every team member feels valued and inspired
• Leading by example, encouraging reflective practice and best-in-class teaching approaches
• Connecting and collaborating with families, schools, and community partners to create a strong support network around each child
• Ensuring all programs meet and exceed compliance requirements while maintaining the highest standards of care

What You’ll Bring

• A Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (desirable)
• Minimum three years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the approved learning framework
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive working knowledge of child development, attachment, learning
• A demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice approaches to teaching and learning
• Working knowledge of leadership theory and the use of a range of leadership styles
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

About YMCA OSHC

YMCA Queensland provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.