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Childcare Educational Leader

  • 495307
  • Lucas Rise
  • Educational Leader
  • Permanent Part time

Permanent Part-time | Monday – Friday

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate, influential, and experienced Educational Leader to join our Lucas team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire, mentor, and guide educators, while affirming and extending their practice and pedagogy.


The Perks

  • 15 hours off the floor each week
  • An extra hour per room for mentoring and planning
  • Additional 10% award classification per hour
  • Educational Leader allowance


Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars:

  • Trust & Belief
  • Support & Wellbeing
  • Growth & Development
  • Passion & Possibilities


We also offer:

  • 80% childcare discount
  • Paid birthday leave & anniversary gifts
  • Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Industry-leading cleaners for a safe, fresh environment
  • Community excursions encouraged and supported


About Lucas
Journey Early Learning Lucas is a vibrant, purpose-built centre for up to 80 children daily, aged six weeks to six years. With bright, spacious rooms and engaging play areas, our centre is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.


About the Role
As Educational Leader, you’ll be a key part of our leadership team, drawing on your experience in curriculum design and your ability to mentor and support educators across every room.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspire and motivate a team of educators to deliver high-quality care and education
  • Ensure children’s learning is documented professionally and meaningfully in Storypark
  • Embed high-quality practices across the service in line with the NQS
  • Build warm, inclusive relationships with children to support learning and development outcomes
  • Partner with families to foster open and respectful communication
  • Ensure inclusive practices for children of all abilities


About You
You are an experienced early childhood professional with a strong understanding of compliance, leadership, and exceeding practice.

What you’ll bring

  • ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • A passion for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for all children and families
  • Commitment to the ECA Code of Ethics and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Demonstrated professionalism and respect when engaging with children


Join Us
If this opportunity excites you, and you believe you can make a difference as part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with disability and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to children’s rights, safety, participation, and empowerment.

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