- Permanent part time position, 4 days per week (0.8) or full time position starting mid January 2026

- $38.25ph - $40.28ph Super Salary Packaging

- Based in Bentley Park, Cairns

Our Organisation

At Benevolent, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, as Australia's first charity, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we are a practice-led organisation, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths‑based approaches that place people at the centre of everything we do. We walk alongside individuals, families and communities, upholding rights, amplifying voices and advocating for safer, more inclusive systems where people can thrive.

About the role

As our Lead Early Childhood Educator, you will work in a cooperative environment alongside Early Childhood Teachers and other Early Childhood Educators to provide a responsive environment that supports children’s wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships and critical reflection.

You will plan, implement and document a rich program which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures. You will work alongside other professionals like Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and a Early Childhood Teachers who are all on your team.

Why we differ

- Enjoy above ratio staffing, dedicated non-contact leadership support, and admin assistance so you can focus on what matters most - Our children's learning and wellbeing.

- Collaboration with allied health professionals

- Lady Gowrie affiliated

The day to day





- Form positive relationships with children that foster their social, emotional and educational development.

- Observe how children respond to existing programming and provide feedback to senior staff to ensure the interests and needs of each child are being met.

- Assist with the implementation of daily routines, infection control measures and maintain supplies in each room.

- Drive our Kindy Bus in a responsible, calm and safe manner to ensure the safety of all staff and children.

Our Advantages

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

- Salary Packaging & Perks - Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle, corporate rates/discount with selected partners.

- Flexibility & Wellbeing - Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.

- Recognition & Growth - Competitive pay, Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, supportive performance and career check in’s and tailored professional development opportunities.

- Cultural Inclusion - Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees,



including leadership pathways and networking groups.

- Employee Networks - Connect through our diverse, employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities

What you will bring to us and our families

- Diploma qualification that allows you to work in Early Childhood Education with previous experience in a similar role.

- Current unrestricted drivers license.

- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.

- Great people skills and the ability to create strong respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.

- Good time management and organisational skills including the ability to be flexible.

- A passion and experience working with children with additional needs very highly regarded.

- Experience developing a rich curriculum and up to date pedagogy. Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.

If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today! Contact Cassy on 0438 996 390 for any enquiries.

This role aligns with the capability requirements of Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached to this advert to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

Click here for Capability Framework Click here for Position Profile

📌 Early Childhood Lead Educator - Not for Profit (Cairns)
🏢 The Benevolent Society
📍 Cairns