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 Burwood is a purpose-built centre catering to up to 150 children aged six months to six years. It’s a vibrant, high-capacity service where meaningful learning, curiosity, and exploration are embedded into everyday practice.

Our team is committed to building strong, respectful relationships with families and creating a supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to learn. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, Burwood offers a dynamic space for educators to grow and thrive.

⭐ 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

🎁 What We Offer

🚀 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!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/ 

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.