Everton Park Child Care & Development Centre – Brisbane QLD

We are looking for a passionate Educator / Lead Educator to join our supportive, experienced and genuinely connected team.

We are a small, four-room privately owned centre with a strong sense of community. Our size is one of our greatest strengths — educators know the children, families and one another, and our leadership team is actively involved and accessible.

Set within a large natural setting, our centre provides children with wonderful opportunities to explore, investigate, get messy, take risks and develop a genuine love of learning through play.

Our outdoor program is a really special part of what we offer.

We believe children deserve time, space and freedom to connect with nature and experience the outdoors every day. Our educators embrace opportunities for children to explore, investigate, build, create, problem-solve and challenge themselves through hands-on experiences.

From nature exploration and loose parts play to building, gardening, sensory experiences, physical challenges and child‑led adventures, our outdoor environment is an extension of our curriculum — not simply a place to “burn off energy”.

We are looking for educators who are excited by this approach and want to be part of continuing to develop an engaging, meaningful and inspiring outdoor program.

We are looking for a passionate Educator / Lead Educator to join our supportive, experienced and genuinely connected team.

We are a small, four-room privately owned centre with a strong sense of community. Our size is one of our greatest strengths — educators know the children, families and one another, and our leadership team is actively involved and accessible.

Set within a large natural environment, our centre provides children with wonderful opportunities to explore, investigate, get messy, take risks and develop a genuine love of learning through play.

Our Outdoor Program

Our outdoor program is a really special part of what we offer.

We believe children deserve time, space and freedom to connect with nature and experience the outdoors every day. Our educators embrace opportunities for children to explore, investigate, build, create, problem-solve and challenge themselves through hands-on experiences.

From nature exploration and loose parts play to building, gardening, sensory experiences, physical challenges and child‑led adventures, our outdoor environment is an extension of our curriculum — not simply a place to “burn off energy”.





We are looking for educators who are excited by this approach and want to be part of continuing to develop an engaging, meaningful and inspiring outdoor program.

The Role

We have opportunities for both Educators and Lead Educators, with the Lead Educator position working within our 2–3 year old room.

As a Lead Educator, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, work collaboratively with your team, and take an active role in shaping the learning environment, curriculum and daily experiences of your room.

Because we are a small four-room service, you won't feel like just another staff member. You will know the children across the centre, work closely with the wider team and have a genuine voice in our practice and culture.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and a team-oriented group of educators who genuinely value one another.

Key responsibilities

- Support children’s learning through play, exploration and meaningful relationships

- Plan and facilitate engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences

- Be actively involved in our nature-based and outdoor program

- Support children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and developing independence

- Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and risk-taking through loose parts and open-ended play

- Build respectful and genuine relationships with children, families and colleagues

- Contribute to a positive team culture and high-quality learning setting

- For the Lead Educator role, take responsibility for the planning, implementation and reflection of the 2–3 year old program in collaboration with your team

About you

You will be someone who:

- Holds a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care, or is currently working towards one

- Ideally has 2+ years’ experience in an early learning environment

- Is passionate about play-based learning and creating meaningful experiences for children

- Has an interest in nature-based learning and outdoor education — experience is welcome, but mentoring and support will be provided

- Is warm, nurturing and genuinely enjoys being with children





- Is confident working collaboratively as part of a team

- Brings a positive, professional and solutions-focused approach

- Is committed to ongoing learning and professional development

- For the Lead Educator role, has experience leading or coordinating a room and is confident with programming, documentation and building strong family relationships

Why join us?

We want our educators to feel valued, supported and excited to come to work.

Our benefits include:

- Above Award wages, with additional remuneration based on experience and skills

- Recognition and reward for commitment and strong performance

- Fully paid First Aid & CPR training

- Staff childcare discounts

- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Company-paid social events and team-building activities

- Staff uniform shirts provided

- Ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for career growth

- A recently refurbished centre with beautiful learning environments

- A small, close-knit four-room service where relationships matter

- An experienced and supportive leadership team

- A strong, stable and happy team

- A workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and connection

- About us

We are a small, privately owned four-room early learning service with a strong sense of community, where children, families and educators are genuinely known and valued.

Our philosophy is centred around play, connection, curiosity and belonging, with a strong focus on outdoor and nature-based learning, emotional well-being, holistic development and loose parts play.

We are fortunate to have a wonderful natural environment that allows our educators to think beyond the traditional classroom and create experiences that children will remember.

If you are an educator who loves getting outdoors, following children’s interests, creating beautiful learning experiences and working alongside a team that genuinely supports one another, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a small centre where you are known, valued and heard — where children can be children, educators are supported, and every day brings something new to explore.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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📌 Early Childhood Lead Educator (Queensland)
🏢 Everton Park Child Care & Development Centre
📍 Queensland