Lead Educator

Little Ducks Childcare; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive above-Award wages

Worker Retention Payment

Non-contact time for planning

Professional development and career成长

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative team culture

Discounted childcare fees

Job summary

Little Ducks Childcare – Fortitude Valley is seeking a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator for our Nursery space. You will work with a passionate team, focused on high-quality practice and strong relationships with children and families.

This role emphasises growth, collaboration and making a genuine impact in our boutique group across Brisbane. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services required.
• Minimum of 1 year sector experience.
• Blue card, first aid certificate, CPR certificate and child safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, respectful and nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Uphold and actively promote a child safe culture aligned with policies and legislation.
• Identify, respond to and report child safety concerns under mandatory reporting obligations.
• Maintain supervision, risk management and safe practices across the service.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in line with Child Safe Environment policies.
• Contribute to documentation, program planning and alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Little Ducks Childcare – Fortitude Valley QLD

Little Ducks New Farm is a privately owned Early Learning Centre and part of a small boutique group of five centres across Brisbane. As a small provider, we are deeply committed to delivering high-quality early learning and care, with a strong focus on meaningful relationships, exceptional practice and creating environments where children and educators can thrive.

Join our team as a Lead Educator in our Nursery space. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Diploma-qualified Educator who values teamwork, high-quality practice and wants to learn, grow and make a genuine impact for the children in their care.

You’ll enjoy the benefits of working within a service where educators are valued, supported and given genuine opportunities to grow. You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated early childhood professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional outcomes for children.

What we offer:

• Competitive above-Award wages, including the Worker Retention Payment
• Additional non-contact time to support quality programming and practice
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• An inspiring, experienced and supportive leadership team
• A positive, professional and collaborative team culture
• Highly discounted childcare fees

As the Lead Educator

You will:

• Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Children’s Services.
• A minimumof 1 year sector experience.
• Have a current blue card, first aid certificate and recent CPR certificate and child safety qualifications.
• Maintain a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and the protection of children at all times.
• Uphold and actively promote a child safe culture aligned with our policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Build safe, respectful, and nurturing relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in line with our Child Safe Environment and Code of Conduct policies.
• Identify, respond to, and report any child safety concerns in accordance with mandatory reporting obligations.
• Support an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and respected.
• Actively contribute to maintaining supervision, risk management, and safe practices across the service.Be passionate and dedicated with a strong knowledge surrounding play-based education.
• Have a desire to continuously improve your practices and knowledge through professional development.
• A strong knowledge of documentation, program and planning, the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• A strong commitment to working as part of an engaged and professional team culture.
• To be motivated to learn and improve both your own and others practices.

You will be rewarded with:

• An inspirational and supportive in centre leadership team.
• A rewarding and empowering role with opportunities to work autonomously and take on leadership positions with the centre.
• A professional team culture that enables you to learn and grow with support from dedicated and talented senior professionals.
• The opportunity to create a meaningful and satisfying career as a respected Early Childhood professional.
• Company networking opportunities that help you to continually develop to meet the changing needs of your position.
• Flexible working arrangements.