Passionate Educational Leader & Lead Educator (Diploma & ECT)

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres – Hamilton QLD

Educational Leader & Lead Educator – Join Kids Club Hamilton’s Growing Team!

Are you an experienced Early Childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Kids Club Hamilton is growing, and we’re looking for passionate Educational Leaders and Lead Educators who are committed to inspiring teams, driving high-quality educational practice and creating exceptional outcomes for children.

At Kids Club, leadership is about more than managing a room or overseeing a program. It’s about leading by example, mentoring educators, championing best practice and creating an environment where children, families and educators can thrive.

If you are passionate about quality education, reflective practice and supporting others to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

- Above Award Rates – We recognise and reward your leadership, qualifications and experience

- Leadership Opportunities – Play an active role in shaping curriculum, pedagogy and quality practice within the service

- Professional Development – Access paid training and ongoing leadership and professional learning opportunities

- Coaching & Mentoring – Work alongside experienced leaders who will support your professional growth

- Career Pathways – Genuine opportunities to progress your career within Kids Club nationally

- Generous Resource Budgets – Bring your educational vision to life with quality resources and inspiring learning environments

- Childcare Discounts – Enjoy up to 50-70% off childcare fees for your family

- Wellbeing Focus – Access initiatives designed to support educator wellbeing, including massage chairs

- Innovative Environment – Work with modern resources, technology and contemporary teaching practices

- Kids Club App – Stay connected with your team and our wider Kids Club community

- Recognition & Rewards – Your leadership,



commitment and contribution are recognised and celebrated

The Leadership Opportunity

As an Educational Leader or Lead Educator, you will play an important role in building a culture of excellence across Kids Club Hamilton.

Depending on your role, you will have the opportunity to:

- Lead and inspire educators to deliver high-quality educational programs

- Guide curriculum decision-making in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Mentor and coach educators to strengthen their confidence, knowledge and professional practice

- Champion critical reflection and continuous improvement

- Support meaningful documentation, observations and assessment of children’s learning

- Create engaging, inclusive and intentional learning environments

- Build strong, respectful partnerships with children and families

- Support educators to understand and confidently implement the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)

- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to drive quality outcomes across the service

- Model professionalism, accountability, initiative and exceptional practice every day

Our Commitment to Children & Safety

At Kids Club, child safety is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a child-protected culture where every child feels safe, respected, heard and valued. Our leaders play a critical role in ensuring child safety is embedded in everyday practice, decision-making and team culture.

We actively promote and uphold:

- A zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm

- Strong child protection and safeguarding practices aligned with legislation and best practice





- A culture where educators are vigilant, responsive and accountable for children's safety and wellbeing

- Ongoing education and training in child protection and safeguarding

- Active supervision and strong risk-management practices

- Environments where children are empowered to have a voice and feel safe to express themselves

- Leadership that consistently models and reinforces our child-safe expectations

All Kids Club team members are expected to actively uphold our commitment to keeping children safe at all times.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for confident, motivated leaders who are passionate about children, education and developing great teams.

Ideally, you will have:

- Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher qualification – or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and NQS

- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring educators

- A strong understanding of curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice

- The ability to inspire, coach and support educators to strengthen their practice

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

- A proactive and solutions-focused approach

- Strong organisation, accountability and initiative

- A genuine commitment to building meaningful relationships with children and families

- A passion for creating engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning environments

- A strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and supervision responsibilities

- A commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning

Safety & Compliance Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain all relevant regulatory requirements for the role, including:

- Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

- Sound knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting responsibilities

- A demonstrated commitment to child-safe practices

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📌 Passionate Educational Leader & Lead Educator (Diploma & ECT) (Queensland)
🏢 Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres
📍 Queensland