Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead and inspire educators to deliver engaging, child-led programs

• Step into a leadership role with genuine growth opportunities

• Join a close-knit centre that values inclusivity and community

• Be supported by an experienced Centre Manager and dedicated Education Specialist

About the Centre

At Uniting Early Learning Riverview, children are at the heart of everything we do. We value our educators and foster a respectful, kind, and collaborative culture.

Our small, 38-place community-based centre offers:
• Boutique-style learning environments
• Not-for-profit, values-driven organisation
• Well-resourced, play-based learning spaces
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and support

At Uniting Early Learning, we’re more than educators — we’re passionate about making a difference in children’s lives through quality learning outcomes.

What We Offer

🪙 Above-award wages
🤱 Paid parental leave
💛 Values-led, not-for-profit organisation
🌟 Reward & recognition + referral program
🎁 Christmas closure period (centre shutdown)
📚 50% childcare fee discount
📝 Free annual certifications (First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Blue Card)
🧠 Free Child Protection training
🌳 Quality indoor & outdoor learning environments
🧑‍🏫 Supportive leadership team

About the Role

• Act as Responsible Person, ensuring compliance with NQF and regulations
• Support daily operations and step into the Director role as needed
• Mentor and support educators to achieve quality outcomes
• Build strong community connections and partnerships
• Champion child-safe practices and wellbeing

About You

• Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Leadership experience within an ECEC setting
• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and National Regulations
• Current Blue Card and relevant certifications
• Passion for leading teams and supporting children to thrive
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as received.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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