About This Role

Educator | Bridgeman Downs

We're looking for a confident, capable and practice-focused Advanced Educator to join our team at Only About Children Bridgeman Downs.

This is a great opportunity for a Diploma-qualified educator who enjoys mentoring others, uplifting practice and helping create high-quality learning environments where children feel safe, included and ready to grow.

About Our Bridgeman Downs Campus

Our Bridgeman Downs campus is a spacious, purpose-built service set across an impressive 10,000m² environment. With expansive outdoor spaces, children are encouraged to explore, take risks, and build confidence through play.

Our team is long-standing, collaborative, and genuinely supportive — creating a positive environment where educators feel valued and connected.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.

In this role, your practice, judgement and mentoring help shape the quality of care across the campus. The way you support educators, strengthen curriculum and model child safe practice creates a ripple effect for children, families and teams.

With us, your impact will be seen in stronger educator confidence, richer learning environments and children who feel truly supported to grow.

About The Role

As an Advanced Educator, you'll provide high-level educational practice, professional leadership and mentoring within the campus.

You'll support curriculum delivery, strengthen child safe and inclusive practice, and help build educator capability across rooms. This role suits someone ready to bring confidence, professional judgement and a strong focus on continuous improvement into the everyday rhythm of the campus.

What You'll Do





- Lead and support high-quality educational practice aligned with the EYLF and OAC Grow Curriculum.
- Mentor educators to apply intentional teaching, reflective practice and inclusive learning strategies.
- Support curriculum planning, observations and assessment to inform meaningful learning experiences.
- Model child safe practice, professional interactions and positive behaviour guidance across the campus.
- Contribute to Quality Improvement Plan actions, self-assessment and campus-wide continuous improvement.
- Support Room Leaders and campus leadership with day-to-day problem-solving and quality practice.
- Build respectful relationships with families, educators and children while promoting children's voice and agency.

What You'll Bring

- Completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or approved equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior educator or mentoring role.
- Strong working knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, child development and inclusive practice.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
- Strong communication, mentoring and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to child safe leadership, continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Current Working with Children Check and relevant state-based child protection clearance.

What We Offer

- Above award pay and recognition, including worker retention payment, Thank You and Excellence Awards,



loyalty milestones and our Refer a Friend Program.
- Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
- Professional development from day one, including Grow Curriculum training, Nurture Inspire Program and expert-led learning opportunities.
- Career pathways into Room Leader, Educational Leader and leadership roles, supported by coaching and development.
- Education assistance and qualification support, including financial contributions and paid study leave where eligible.
- Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days, additional leave purchase options and 24/7 TELUS Health EAP access.
- Everyday savings through OAC Rewards, with discounts across groceries, retail and more.
- A role where your mentoring helps strengthen outcomes for children and educators.

Child safety and inclusion At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating protected, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected. Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.

Apply now

If you're ready to bring your experience, care and leadership to Only About Children Bridgeman Downs, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Advanced Educator (Brisbane City)
🏢 Only About Children
📍 Brisbane City