GROUP LEADER - Hamilton Island Kindy
Hamilton Island Kindy has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Group Leader to join our dedicated team.
Working with the youngest residents of Hamilton Island requires strong leadership, professionalism, flexibility, and a warm, positive nature to match our year-round sunshine.
This is a live on island role, leading a room within our supportive and community-focused early learning environment.
Why you'll love working with us
Subsidised furnished single staff accommodation to help you save
Staff perks including discounts on island restaurants and activities
Supportive team culture within a close-knit island community
Walk to work - forget city traffic
Live and work on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef
Your Role
As Group Leader, you will take responsibility for leading your room, delivering high-quality early learning programs, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
You will provide guidance and direction to your team while fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
Where you'll make an impact
Lead a room within the centre, overseeing daily operations and routines
Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging early learning programs
Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards and relevant regulations
Mentor and support Childcare Assistants within your room
Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider island community
Foster children's development, confidence, and wellbeing
Oversee preparation and service of food and beverages as required
Maintain accurate documentation and observations in line with regulatory requirements
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning workplace




What we're looking for
You are a confident early childhood professional with proven leadership experience and a passion for delivering high-quality education and care.
You lead by example, communicate effectively, and are committed to supporting children during their formative years.
To be successful, you will need:
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher) (Essential)
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card – QLD) (Essential)
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) (Essential)
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) (Essential)
Child Protection Training (CHCPRTT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCECE057) (Essential)
QLD Child Safety Training (GECCKO) (Essential)
Red Nose Safe Sleep Training (Essential)
Experience leading a room in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting
Strong knowledge and application of the ACECQA National Quality Framework (NQF)
Experience implementing the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) into daily practice
Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate engaging, play-based learning programs
Confident in observing, documenting and assessing children's learning and development
Experience managing room routines, transitions and behaviour guidance strategies
Ability to maintain compliance with service policies, procedures and regulations
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.
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