Lead Educator

Simply Sunshine Early Education AND Kindergarten; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development calendar

Staff discounts on childcare fees

Family-like workplace culture

Career progression across Moranbah

Job summary

Simply Sunshine Early Education is seeking a Lead Educator to join our Moranbah team. Deliver high-quality education aligned with the EYLF and NQS, nurturing young minds and supporting families in a warm, inclusive setting.

Located in Moranbah, we offer relocation assistance, extensive professional development, and a supportive team that feels like family. Starting salary is $79,423, with opportunities across Moranbah centres.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as an Early Childhood Educator.
• A minimum of a Diploma or working towards or ACECQA equivalent approved qualification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.
• A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Up-to-date Child Protection training.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine love for early childhood education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support educators within the room to ensure high-quality education and care practices.
• Collaborate with the Educational Leader to enhance educational practices, support reflective practice, and improve curriculum planning and documentation processes.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and role modelling to educators and students.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
• Support the induction of new educators and assist with their integration into the service.
• Communicate operational and educational matters effectively with the Nominated Supervisor and leadership team.

Skills

Communication skills

Educator mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or ACECQA equivalent

Job description

Simply Sunshine Early Education AND Kindergarten – Moranbah QLD

Simply Sunshine Early Education & Kindergarten

At Simply Sunshine it is our strong belief that we are nothing without our people, therefore; we support and encourage our educators to become the absolute best they can be.

Located in the heart of Moranbah, Simply Sunshine Early Education is an early learning centre seeking Lead Educator to join our growing team. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and delivering exceptional education aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) — we want to hear from you!

Our motto? Play to learn, learn to play!

Why Simply Sunshine?

This is more than just a job; it’s a unique opportunity to be part of creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel genuinely connected, supported, and inspired.

Benefits

We understand that even educators have a passion for learning and discovery just as children do and our benefits are all about you!

In return for your hard work and dedication we will reward you with the following:

• Relocation assistance including rental/housing support (conditions apply)


• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments and natural resources to help you deliver and embed beautiful practice, education, and care for each child’s unique learning journey.


• Feel supported and part of the Simply Sunshine Early Education team, which feels more like a family than a workplace.


• Extensive professional development calendar, customised for the team and individual educators, combined with in house training opportunities within work hours.


• Strong focus on promoting positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, through professional development, team building exercises and frequent social gatherings


• Staff discount on childcare fees at Simply Sunshine Early Education to support you to return to work (and know your family is close by).


• Opportunities to connect with our other Moranbah centres and team to share new ideas and foster relationships, as well as progress in your career.


• A starting Salary of $79,423 (depending on experience).

Simply Sunshine Early Education & Kindergarten

At Simply Sunshine it is our strong belief that we are nothing without our people, therefore; we support and encourage our educators to become the absolute best they can be.

Located in the heart of Moranbah, Simply Sunshine Early Education is an early learning centre seeking Lead Educator to join our growing team. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and delivering exceptional education aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) — we want to hear from you!

Our motto? Play to learn, learn to play!

Why Simply Sunshine?

This is more than just a job; it’s a unique opportunity to be part of creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel genuinely connected, supported, and inspired.

Benefits

We understand that even educators have a passion for learning and discovery just as children do and our benefits are all about you!

In return for your hard work and dedication we will reward you with the following:

• Relocation assistance including rental/housing support (conditions apply)


• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments and natural resources to help you deliver and embed beautiful practice, education, and care for each child’s unique learning journey.


• Feel supported and part of the Simply Sunshine Early Education team, which feels more like a family than a workplace.


• Extensive professional development calendar, customised for the team and individual educators, combined with in house training opportunities within work hours.


• Strong focus on promoting positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, through professional development, team building exercises and frequent social gatherings


• Staff discount on childcare fees at Simply Sunshine Early Education to support you to return to work (and know your family is close by).


• Opportunities to connect with our other Moranbah centres and team to share new ideas and foster relationships, as well as progress in your career.


• A starting Salary of $79,423 (depending on experience).

Task & responsibilities

Our lead educator superstar will:

• Lead and support educators within the room to ensure high-quality education and care practices.


• Collaborate with the Educational Leader to enhance educational practices, support reflective practice, and improve curriculum planning and documentation processes.


• Provide guidance, mentoring, and role modelling to educators and students.


• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.


• Support the induction of new educators and assist with their integration into the service.


• Communicate operational and educational matters effectively with the Nominated Supervisor and leadership team.

Qualification & experience

What we’re looking for:

• Proactive, passionate, and ready to grow with us.


• Minimum 12 months' experience as an Early Childhood Educator


• A minimum of a Diploma or working towards or ACECQA equivalent approved qualification.


• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.


• A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).


• Up-to-date Child Protection training.


• Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• A genuine love for early childhood education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

About Company

Simply Sunshine is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the town of Moranbah just a few short hours from the vast and beautiful coastline of Queensland. Our service provides care for 80 children per day in our long day care centre.

Simply Sunshine has been providing high quality care to the children and families of Moranbah for more than 30 years valuing the professionalism of all our educators in ways that make work fun!

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79423-90000

Job Publish: 23-10-2026

Job Expire: 22-11-2026