Lead Educator/Educational Leader - MacKillop Childcare & Community Kindergarten
27/10/2026
29/11/2026
$38.25 - $38.25
Permanent - Full Time
Mt Peter QLD
Education & Training
Centacare Early Learning & Care (CELC) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead Educator/Educational Leader to join our team at MacKillop Childcare & Community Kindergarten. Inspire children, support fellow Educators and foster a vibrant and engaging learning environment!
Job Description
This new and exciting full-time position flexes between Lead Educator and Educational Leader where no day is the same. Enjoy dedicated Educational Leader time, with one day per week away from the floor to focus on strategic educational leadership and responsibilities, while collaborating with the Service Management team.
Lead, coach and supervise your engaged and dynamic team through modelling collaborative learning and ensuring the environment and teaching approaches are designed to enhance children’s learning.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Provide children with a safe, secure and inclusive play space
Your passion and enthusiasm will see you leading a classroom by effectively engaging with children, families, Educators, and the wider community
Create wow moments for and with the children every day!
Support the development and implementation of an innovative Early Learning Program reflective of current early years thinking and practice.
Ensure compliance with Government Regulations and Centre Policies and Procedures to meet our high-quality standards
Build and maintain genuine and professional connections with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community
Observe, record and share with families in their children’s learning and development
Supported and mentored by an experienced Nominated Supervisor
Desired Skills and Experience
Your Skills and Experience
QLD Blue Card or ability to obtain
Police Check or ability to obtain
Working rights in Australia
ACECQA approved Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or well on your way to attaining) or higher
Over 12 months experience working with children in an Education and Care setting is highly desirable
An understanding of both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates or willingness to obtain
Ability to navigate software programs such as Microsoft 365, OWNA and willingness to learn other platforms as needed
Strong leadership skills and an ability to confidently guide and mentor your peers
Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship building skills
Energetic, enthusiastic and reliable
At Centacare Early Learning & Care, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of children in a nurturing, safe, and dynamic environment. Our committed team delivers high-quality care and engaging activities that support learning and fun beyond the school day, and we are passionate about building a community where children can flourish.
Why choose Centacare Early Learning & Care
Two-week closure over Christmas and New Year
Not for Profit Organisation with Over 16 Services from Mossman to Silkwood
No weekends or Public Holidays
Career and professional development opportunities within the company
Regular face to face interaction with local managers
Access to our 24/7 (EAP) Employee Assistance Program offering financial/mental/physical wellbeing counselling
As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining quality educators, eligible CELC employees currently receive the Workforce Retention Payment while Government funding continues.
