We're Hiring!

We’re looking for an experienced Educational Leader to join our centre and play a key role in guiding, mentoring, and uplifting practice across the service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves being present on the floor, supporting teams in the moment, and shaping meaningful learning experiences for children.

🌿 About the Centre

Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport is a welcoming 75-place centre catering to children aged six weeks to six years. Our service is designed to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our team is passionate about creating meaningful connections with children and families while fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. Brisbane Airport offers educators the opportunity to be part of a supportive team where professional growth and high-quality practice are valued and encouraged.

⭐ About the Role

As our Educational Leader, you’ll work closely with the Centre Manager to strengthen pedagogy and support educators to grow with confidence and clarity.

This is a Permanent Part-time role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) and includes:

15 hours of program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room.

You’ll be a visible, trusted presence in the centre—someone educators can turn to for guidance, reflection, and reassurance.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed high-quality, child-centred pedagogy aligned with the EYLF
• Mentor and coach educators to strengthen practice and confidence
• Support reflective practice, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Centre Leadership to guide curriculum and quality outcomes
• Build strong, respectful relationships with educators, children, and families
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing

💛 About You

• Prior experience in an Educational Leader position, 3+ years
• Hold a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-recognised)
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Law
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality educational programs
• Confident in curriculum planning, assessment, and reflective practice
• A strong communicator who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Hold current Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Certificates
• Hold a current National Child Safety Certificate (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement)

🎁 What We Offer

• 15 hours of program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room
• Professional development and training days
• Above award rate + Educator Wage Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• Educational Leader allowance
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

🚀 Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, leadership growth is intentional and supported. As an Educational Leader, you’ll have access to Journey Academy for targeted professional learning, 4C’s professional development alongside other Educational Leaders, and ongoing mentoring from our Leaders. You’ll have opportunities to influence practice, lead change, and build leadership capability.

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.