10th December, 2025
Group Leader / Lead Educator
Permanent Full-Time | 38 hours per week
Join Clarence Street Long Day Care and step into a role where your leadership truly matters. You’ll be part of a passionate, high-performing team dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences in an environment designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and growth.
Located in the heart of the South Brisbane health precinct, our centre blends inner-city convenience with natural beauty. With architecturally designed indoor–outdoor spaces, open-air play areas, and peaceful garden settings, you’ll have everything you need to inspire young minds and thrive in your career.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- A vibrant 175-place centre with 14 dynamic rooms to ignite imagination
- Spacious outdoor areas perfect for exploration, play, and nature-based learning
- A supportive leadership team and a culture of collaboration, respect, and care
- Onsite parking for stress-free mornings
- Just a short stroll to South Bank Parklands — ideal for enriching learning adventures
What You’ll Be Doing - Leading and inspiring your room team to deliver an engaging, inclusive program
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where children can learn and thrive
- Embracing professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Championing Catholic Early EdCare’s philosophy and values within the community
If you’re an enthusiastic educator who loves seeing children flourish — and you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey — we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of confident, curious learners. Job Requirements: - Diploma in Early Childhood Education qualification recognised by ACECQA or equivalent
- Childcare First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework & the National Quality Standard
- Effective workplace communication skills
- Willingness to take Child Protection Training as required
Why Join Us:
- Above Award Pay Enjoy a competitive salary depending on your experience and qualifications. We value the expertise you bring.
- Up to 95% Childcare Discount Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services – supporting both your career and your family.
- Reward & Recognition Program We believe in celebrating our people! Be recognised for your hard work and dedication through regular rewards and appreciation events.
- Employee Wellbeing Support Access confidential counselling and resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – because your mental and emotional health matters.
- Employee Referral Program Love where you work? Help us grow our incredible team and receive a bonus when your referral is hired!
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children SafeCatholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
How to Apply:Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
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