Educational Leader Mentor

2 weeks ago


Paddington, Queensland, Australia Centacare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

As our Educational Leader Mentor, you'll work alongside service leaders to grow their impact. You'll provide coaching, resources, and professional learning that enables Educational Leaders to inspire their teams, strengthen pedagogy, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children.

In this role, you'll:

  • Mentor and support Educational Leaders across CEEC services
  • Build capability in leadership, pedagogy, and reflective practice
  • Facilitate professional learning and networking opportunities
  • Develop and share resources to embed consistent quality practice
  • Work alongside Quality & Continuous Improvement team to ensure alignment across services

About You

You're an experienced educator and leader who thrives on supporting others to lead. You understand what it takes to guide pedagogy, inspire teams, and drive outcomes, and you're committed to mentoring leaders to bring out their best.

You'll bring:

  • Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated experience as an Educational Leader or in a pedagogical leadership role
  • Strong mentoring, coaching, and facilitation skills
  • Deep understanding of the NQF and quality practice in early education
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What Success Looks Like

  • Educational Leaders feel supported, confident, and equipped to succeed
  • Pedagogy and curriculum leadership are strengthened across CEEC services
  • Teams are inspired to deliver quality outcomes for children
  • Professional learning networks are established and thriving

Perks & Benefits

  • 95% childcare discount at our services
  • Birthday leave Enjoy your special day, on us
  • Wellness Wednesdays; quarterly activities to recharge and connect
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Free parking at our Paddington office, close to public transport

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe

Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to abuse. As part of our recruitment process, all employees must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and undergo relevant checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Applications are encouraged from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.


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