Paddington, Brisbane QLD
Teaching – Early Childhood (Education & Training)
Full time
Salary Range: $38 – $54 per hour + super + professional development opportunities

Help Shape a New Vision for Early Childhood Education

This is more than a Lead Educator role — help shape a new vision for early childhood grounded in Bush Kindy, holistic learning and meaningful relationships.

This is a rare opportunity to join the very first Little Bush Village — a newly reimagined early learning centre grounded in calm childhoods, meaningful relationships, Bush Kindy principles and nature-led learning.

Located in Paddington, our centre is undergoing a significant transformation designed to create warm, connected and inspiring environments for children, families and educators.

Founded by experienced educator and leader Elizabeth Burnett, Little Bush Village is evolving into a Child Caring Collective — bringing together educators, families and specialists to create environments where children truly thrive.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator who can inspire, mentor and guide educators while creating meaningful learning experiences that support children to feel confident, connected and capable.

This is an opportunity to be part of something genuinely different — helping shape the culture, practice and future direction of a centre built on relationships, wellbeing and intentional early learning.

About Little Bush Village

Our approach is inspired by Bush Kindy philosophy and holistic early childhood education, with a strong focus on outdoor learning, creativity, emotional wellbeing, connection and child-led exploration.

We believe children thrive when their emotional, social, physical and cognitive development are nurtured together through meaningful relationships, play and connection with the natural world.

Children are encouraged to explore, create, take safe risks and develop confidence through meaningful play and connection with nature.

We see families as an essential part of our community and place strong importance on creating genuine, respectful and lasting relationships where children, parents and educators feel supported, connected and known.

Our environments are intentionally designed to feel calm, welcoming and inspiring — supporting both children and educators to thrive each day.





Professional Growth & Educational Excellence

Little Bush Village works alongside Little Village Education Academy — a Registered Training Organisation specialising in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Together, the organisations share a strong commitment to high-quality practice, professional learning and raising standards across the Early Childhood sector.

This creates a unique environment where educators are supported through ongoing mentoring, leadership development and access to contemporary industry knowledge and best practice.

Our educators benefit from:

- Ongoing mentoring and professional support
- Access to current industry best practice and training
- A culture focused on reflection, growth and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to grow within a developing Child Caring Collective

We believe exceptional centres are built by knowledgeable, reflective and inspired educators — and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow long term.

About the Role

As Lead Educator, you will:

- Lead and support the daily learning program within your room
- Previous lead educator or room leadership experience is essential
- Inspire, mentor and guide Assistant Educators and team members
- Create calm, engaging and meaningful learning environments
- Foster strong and respectful relationships with children and families
- Support children's wellbeing, development and learning outcomes
- Contribute to observations, documentation and curriculum planning
- Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader and leadership team
- Support a positive, inclusive and values-led team culture
- Ensure high standards of supervision, safety and compliance
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and transformation of the service

About You

You are a passionate and relationship-focused educator who values high-quality early childhood education and care.





You bring warmth, professionalism and a genuine commitment to creating meaningful experiences for children and families.

- ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Education (Early Years)
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- All First Aid certifications must be obtained before your start date if not currently held
- Solid understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
- Previous experience within an Early Childhood Education setting
- Minimum 1-2 years of early childhood education experience is required
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

You’ll Also Bring

- A passion for Bush Kindy, holistic education and nature-led learning
- A calm, nurturing and professional approach
- Genuine care for children, families and team relationships
- Creativity, initiative and enthusiasm
- A commitment to reflective practice and continuous growth
- The ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment

Why Join Little Bush Village?

- Be part of building the very first Little Bush Village
- Work within beautifully transforming indoor and outdoor environments
- Bush Kindy and holistic learning philosophy
- Strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and community
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Ongoing mentoring, leadership development and professional growth
- Access to high-quality training and industry best practice through Little Village Education Academy
- Opportunity to help shape culture, pedagogy and the future direction of the service
- Join a growing Child Caring Collective with a strong long-term vision
- Highly competitive salary package + super

At Little Bush Village, the safety and wellbeing of children is at the centre of everything we do.

We are committed to creating calm, secure and thoughtfully designed environments where children, families and educators feel safe, supported and respected.

Our centre incorporates strong supervision practices, secure entry processes and CCTV systems to support the safety and wellbeing of children, families and staff.

Little Bush Village is committed to child safety, inclusion and creating environments where every child feels a strong sense of belonging.

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📌 Lead Educator (Brisbane)
🏢 Little Bush Village
📍 Brisbane