inclusion support + after kindy care lead educator

8 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia St Lucia Kindergarten (C&K) Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Join our team, and work at our beautiful not-for-profit community Kindy in St Lucia

St Lucia Kindergarten (affiliated with C&K) has been operating since 1948. More information about our service can be found here:

Opportunity: Inclusion Support & After Kindy Care Lead Educator 12 Month Contract from January 2026 to December 2026 (with ongoing work possible)

Group: Kookaburra 1 OR Magpie 1 & After Kindy Care

Days/Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 5:30pm with paid recess leave

Qualifications Required: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent + Valid Blue Card + First Aid + Willingness to be a Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC)

Pay & Benefits: Above award pay based on qualifications and years of professional experience + Superannuation + Additional paid hours for events/meetings

Our new Inclusion Support & After Kindy Care Leader will join a team of highly qualified, passionate and dedicated educators and will contribute to a team that values open communication and continuous improvement.

Rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard, St Lucia Kindergarten aims to provide a caring, safe, inspiring learning environment. We believe children learn best through well-planned and supported play. Learning takes place in our beautiful, well-resourced classrooms and our large, natural outdoor play areas. We hold an annual Art Show to showcase children's work, we have an extensive incursion program, and also offer Nature Play Excursions in Term 2 and 3.

The Inclusion Support + After Kindy Care Leader will be expected to:

  • Be enthusiastic and passionate about children and play-based learning in early childhood
  • Provide a secure and nurturing environment for all children to feel safe, secure and included
  • Communicate effectively and build warm and responsive relationships with children, families and other team members
  • Support the Teacher to develop, plan and implement a high quality educational and child-centred learning program, to meet the needs of individual children and the group
  • Support the Teacher by sharing observations for written documentation in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF)
  • Ensure that the physical learning environment is safe, well-maintained, inviting and dynamic
  • Engage in physical tasks such as setting up and packing up play equipment
  • Build a strong and positive working relationship with all teachers and educators at the service based on respect, trust and collaboration
  • Share their own strengths and interests as an educator within the team
  • Be flexible and reflective, with a commitment to ongoing improvement, professional development and learning
  • Be willing to follow directions from the Director and Parent Management Committee
  • Participate in regular team meetings and professional development opportunities
  • Join Kindy and community events e.g. BBQs, Harmony Day Breakfast, Open Day and Art Show

We hope to find an incredible Inclusion Support & After Kindy Care Leader who shares our philosophy and values.

If you believe you might be the right fit for our service, please apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to addressed to the Parent Management Committee.

Please contact Lucy O'Brien (Director) or Anne Riachi (Administration) if you require any further information by phone or email

Applications close Tuesday 28th October, 2025

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