Lead Educator

5 days ago


Mitchelton, Queensland, Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $76,800 - $78,400 per year

Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Mitchelton

Location: Mitchelton, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $36.43–$37.54 per hour + Benefits

Step Into Leadership with Busy Bees

At Busy Bees at Mitchelton, we're looking for a confident and passionate Lead Educator to join our buzzing Hive. Located in Brisbane's north-western suburbs, our 94-place centre offers a warm, community-focused environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your early childhood education career — leading your room, mentoring educators, and creating an environment where curiosity and discovery thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead your room with confidence and creativity
  • Mentor and support a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs
  • Build strong relationships with families and children
  • Implement and evaluate educational programs aligned with the EYLF and NQS
  • Maintain documentation, compliance, and health & safety standards

What You'll Need:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
  • Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
  • First Aid Certificate with asthma & anaphylaxis training
  • Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS and child development
  • Experience leading a room or stepping into a leadership capacity
  • Excellent communication and planning skills

Why Join Our Hive?

  • Competitive hourly rate: $36.43–$37.54
  • 10% ECEC Retention Payment to reward your commitment
  • Uniform & laundry allowance
  • Generous childcare fee discounts for permanent staff
  • Ongoing professional development & career growth
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Inclusive, supportive team culture with experienced leaders
  • Be part of a global early learning organisation with a local community feel

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to make a difference and grow your leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you

Click Apply Now and join our amazing team at Busy Bees at Mitchelton — where we're building brighter futures every day.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.


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