Lead Educator

Story House Early Learning Careers; Chinderah; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff childcare discount

Same-day pay

Safety platform (Sonder)

First Aid/CPR/Flu vaccinations

Salary packaging

Retail discounts

Uniforms provided

Chef-cooked lunch

Learning library access

Curriculum program access

Manager check-ins

Job summary

Story House Early Learning in Chinderah is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Educator to join our team. You will contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and engage children through our Strong Beginnings curriculum and Kitchen Garden program.

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education is required, with 1 year of industry experience, and a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. We offer competitive hourly pay of AU$37–AU$41, on-site work, and a range of employee benefits including staff

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-recognised equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience
• Full-time availability 37.5 hours per week

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

As an Early Childhood Lead Educator, you already know how important your role is. So, skip the wordy ad and watch the video instead.

Below is just a little glimpse into how we value and support our team at our Chinderah Service, enhancing careers piece by piece.

We Value You:

• Worker Retention Payment approved provider.
• Requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or an equivalent as recognised by ACECQA
• $37 - $41 per hour
• Full Time Hours - 37.5 hours per week
• 1 year of industry experience
• 75% Staff Childcare Discount*.
• YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – Track, Grow and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive.
• Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing platform.
• FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
• Salary Packaging options.
• Discounts to hundreds of major retailers.
• Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.
• Chef-cooked lunch provided daily.
• Access to our On-Demand Learning Library with 90+ courses and exclusive ECA training to support your growth and career development.
• Be part of our STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where children are encouraged to explore, create, grow and learn through meaningful, hands‑on experiences.
• Service‑based celebrations, recognition and regular check‑ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.
• And more...

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care