We have an opportunity for an experienced Educator or Lead Educator to join our team. This position will be either Permanent Full Time with a monthly RDO or Permanent Part Time working4 days/week (32 hours/wk). We are able to be flexible to suit your needs.

We are very lucky here at Tugulawa to operate with better adult to child ratio's than required because we are committed to supporting each child to learn and develop in a safe workplace that offers high quality outcomes for the children and supports the happiness and wellbeing of our team. As a valued member of Team Tugulawa, you will be very well supported in your role by your colleagues, our non-contact Educational Leader and our Co-Directors.

By joining a service who has been supporting our local community for over 80 years, you will enjoy job security as well as having the opportunity to leave your mark on our legacy.

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more and see if your philosophy aligns with ours.

We know how daunting it can be to change jobs, so if you'd prefer to have a casual chat and get to know us a bit over the phone first, please give Lauren or Karen a call on (07) 3399 8971 3399 8971) to learn more about the position.

Why choose Tugulawa?

At Tugulawa, we recognise the importance of investing in our people, and believe in providing an environment for our team where they are supported, trusted, cared for and treated as the professionals that they are.

For this reason, we aim to provide our team with the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere. We believe that early childhood education and care can be draining, so always look for ways to give our team work/life balance, allowing them to recharge and focus on their own wellbeing.

As a genuine not-for-profit, community managed service,



we are able to put our community first, ensuring that our children, families and team are at the heart of all of our decision-making. Having been operating in our local community since 1942, we have a long-standing reputation within the Bulimba area.

*Tugulawa Early Education is a child safe organisation and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. We take a zero tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse or neglect.

Some of the things our team loves about their role include;

- Above award wages with the Governments Workforce Retention Grant.
- Flexible work options to support your work/life balance.
- Monthly RDO's for full time employees (on Mondays or Fridays, booked for the year so you can plan your life).
- Plenty of paid professional development opportunities.
- A 3 week closure over Christmas/New Years.
- Opportunities and support for your career progression.
- A kind, welcoming and diverse team.
- Small group sizes. 8 children in our nursery and toddler groups, 10 children in our 2-3 year old group, 14 children in our 2.5-5 year old group and 19 children in our Kindergarten. All groups have 3 educators per day.
- All shifts are between 7am and 6pm
- Well-established, and well-budgeted wellness program, which supports the wellbeing of our whole team.
- 2 committed Co-Directors plus a non-contact Educational Leader mean you are well-supported, and help is always on hand.
- Employee Assistance Program that can be accessed by all team members.




- Paid First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma renewals.
- Paid Child Protection Training annually.
- Professional cleaners nightly.
- Above award non-contact time for all permanent team members.
- Genuine not-for-profit, community managed service.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team who genuinely value their people.

To be considered for this role you must:

- Hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- Have a Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care or Diploma in Children's Services as recognised by ACECQA. Working towards a qualification will be considered for the right person.
- Have completed the National Child Safety Training through GECCKO (or complete prior to starting employment).
- Have a working knowledge of the NQF and EYLF v2.0
- Be collaborative and work with your team to develop an educational program.
- Have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
- Have a good understanding of ICT (experience with Storypark greatly preferred).
- Have a collaborative approach to early childhood.

The personal characteristics we are looking for include:

- A philosophy which values a child led curriculum.
- A commitment to upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of children as paramount.
- A view of yourself as a professional.
- Be a reflective practitioner and ready to lead professional conversations with colleagues.
- Solid organisational and time management skills.
- Valuing making and strengthening relationships with children, families and your colleagues.
- Initiative, integrity, personal drive and ambition.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Lauren or Karen for more information or apply by emailing your resume to [email protected].

📌 Educator (4 or 5 days) (Bulimba)
🏢 Tugulawa Early Education
📍 Bulimba