Educator or Lead Educator

Wings Early Learning; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas closure

Above award wages

Workers Retention Payment

5-year anniversary gifts

95% staff discount on childcare fees

Annual training (Child Protection,Fire

Safe Sleep training)

Snacks & treats in staff room

Monthly birthday celebrations

Fun days at work

Job summary

Wings Early Learning Parkinson in Brisbane, Queensland, is opening January 2027 and seeking Educators and Lead Educators to build a foundation team for a new 109-place centre. We offer a supportive, family-owned environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Roles require a Diploma (Lead Educators) or Certificate III (Educators), Blue Card, and First Aid; benefits include above award wages and staff discounts. Join our community-focused team and help shape our centre’s culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher required for Lead Educators; Certificate III acceptable for Educators
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality care and education

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of activities to support children’s progress and development
• Plan and implement a program based on the Early Years Framework and NQS
• Be professional, kind, and respectful in all interactions
• Communicate positively with children, families, management and staff
• Establish strong relationships with children, families and educators
• Pursue ongoing professional learning and act according to the Code of Ethics
• Provide a nurturing environment and promote a sense of belonging for all children
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth daily operations

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Calling all Educators and Lead Educators - Wings Early Learning at Parkinson, Queensland

A great place to spread your wings and let your career take flight!

Wings Early Learning Parkinson is a new, purpose-built 109 place early learning centre committed to providing high-quality early education and care. We are a small group of proudly family owned and operated centres in Brisbane and the wider Ipswich region.

We will be opening in our Parkinson centre in January 2027 and are seeking an exceptional Educators and Lead Educators. The opportunity exists for you to play a pivotal role in the establishment of this centre in the community and to be part of our foundation team.

General responsibilities include:

• Develop a range of activities, educational, indoor, and outdoor, to encourage children’s progress and development.
• Plan and implement an educational program based on the Early Years Framework and National Quality standards.
• Be professional, kind, and respectful in your conduct.
• Communicate positively and respectfully with children, families, management, and educators.
• Establish relationships and developing positive interactions with children, families, and educators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics
• Providing a nurturing environment for all children
• Do your part to ensure that all educators, children, and families have a sense of belonging at the service and that their experiences are positive.

Our staff facilities include:

• A fully equipped dedicated staff retreat with a kitchen, comfortable seating, and individual lockable lockers for personal belongings.
• A shower room with towel and laundry service, hair, and beauty products for staff to freshen up after physical activities or during hot weather.
• Coffee machine for your enjoyment
• Plenty of onsite parking

With the focus of our staff being one of our central priorities, we also provide benefits such as:

• Christmas week closure of all our centres! We know everyone needs a break!!!
• Above award wages plus the Workers Retention Payment
• Anniversary Gifts and bonuses starting at 5 years of service
• 95% staff discount on childcare fees*
• Paid Child Protection Training, Fire Safety and Safe Sleep training annually
• Snacks and treats in the staff room on a regular basis! Including chocolates, donuts, sushi, rice paper rolls, bakery treats, pizza and more!
• Monthly Birthday celebrations
• Plenty of fun days at work to make coming to the centre each day more enjoyable!

Professional Development & Values

At Wings Early Learning we believe in investing in our team members and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. As Wings continues to build and operate new Centres across Brisbane, we offer a range of opportunities for you to advance your career, through internal promotion. This is a great place to watch your career take off!

We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our team, and value open and ongoing communication amongst team members and families.

At Wings Early Learning, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and respectful of all cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Sustainability & Nature Play

We are committed to creating a sustainable environment for our children's future. Our centre will have solar electricity, water tank to harvest rainwater for gardening and children’s vegetable gardens. In addition, we believe in the importance of nature play for children's development and wish to include Nature play into our curriculum. Experience in this field will be of benefit, so please let us know if this is you!

Commitment to Child Safety

As a company, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children in our care by implementing recruitment, induction, and training procedures that comply with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, NSW Child Safe Standards, the Working with Children Check Act 2025 (NSW) (WWCC Act 2025) and promote a child safe culture.

Role Requirements

• A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (for Lead Educators) or Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education (for Educators)
• A current Blue Card and ACECQA approved First Aid qualifications.
• Have completed the National Child Safety training prior to employment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and value customer service
• A passion for providing high-quality care and education to children.
• The commitment to contribute and work as a close-knit team with your peers.
• Have a long-term career view with the opportunity to grow with the business.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to the successful applicant which may include generous staff discounts and performance incentives.