Mother Duck Childcare | Brisbane City & Moreton Bay

Full-Time & Part-Time Permanent Opportunities | Flexible Commencement – Now or January 2027

Inspire practice. Grow people. Shape your future.

What if your next career move was just the beginning? At Mother Duck Childcare, we believe great leaders grow through relationships, experience, mentoring and opportunity.

As part of our ongoing growth and succession planning, we're looking for passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teachers and Educational Leaders to join our leadership teams across our services in the Brisbane City and Moreton Bay regions.

Whether you're an experienced leader looking for your next challenge, or a qualified educator ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer permanent full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible commencement dates available from now or January 2027.

And at Mother Duck, your career doesn't have to stop at educational leadership. Many of our Franchisees began their journeys as educators, progressed into leadership and now own and operate their own Mother Duck Childcare Centres.

Your next role could be the beginning of that journey.

Leadership at Mother Duck

At Mother Duck, leadership is about walking alongside others, building capability and creating environments where children and educators can thrive. We believe children are capable, competent and active participants in their own learning. Our philosophy and Ways of Being and Doing guide how we build relationships, lead curriculum and create environments that honour children's voices, agency, wellbeing and belonging.

Our Early Childhood Teachers play a vital role in designing and delivering meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences, strengthening educational practice and supporting children's learning and development.

Our Educational Leaders, known within Mother Duck as Pedagogical Coordinators, work alongside educators as mentors, coaches, critical friends and collaborators. They inspire reflective practice, support professional growth and guide curriculum development across their services.

Both roles offer opportunities to contribute to our wider professional learning community and influence the future of early childhood education at Mother Duck.

What makes Mother Duck different?

Genuine career progression We're committed to growing our own leaders. Our succession planning creates opportunities to move into pedagogical leadership, Centre Management, operational leadership and, for those with entrepreneurial aspirations, future Mother Duck franchise ownership.





Qualified learning and mentoring

Work alongside our experienced Support Office team, including our Head of Curriculum, and connect with a network of early childhood professionals through mentoring, collaborative inquiry and ongoing professional development.

A culture of relationships and belonging

We believe strong relationships are at the heart of quality early childhood education. We value our people, support their wellbeing and foster environments where educators feel confident to question, reflect, learn and grow.

A shared approach to pedagogy

Our Ways of Being and Doing reflect our commitment to children's rights, uninterrupted play, meaningful inquiry, responsive environments and intentional relationships.

Opportunities across our services

With services throughout Brisbane City and Moreton Bay, we can explore opportunities that align with your experience, aspirations, preferred location and working arrangements.

Who we're looking for

We're seeking professionals who are passionate about early childhood education, committed to continuous improvement and interested in growing as leaders. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience, whether that's leading and mentoring educators within a studio, coordinating a team or providing educational and pedagogical leadership across a service.

We recognise that leadership takes many forms. You may already hold a formal leadership position, or you may have developed your leadership capabilities through supporting colleagues, guiding curriculum decisions, mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who lead through relationships, collaboration and example, and who are motivated to continue developing their leadership capabilities.

Early Childhood Teachers must:

- Hold an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary early childhood pedagogy, the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.
- Be committed to building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Contribute to reflective practice, collaborative curriculum development and high-quality educational programs.




- Have prior experience working in Early Childhood Education and Care

Educational Leaders must:

- Hold, as a minimum, an ACECQA-approved Diploma-level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Have experience in curriculum leadership, mentoring educators or supporting continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary research.
- Be passionate about coaching, collaboration and building the capability of others.

Educational Leaders who hold an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification are strongly encouraged to apply. Above all, we're looking for people who share our values, believe in the capabilities of children and educators, and are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our community.

Your future with Mother Duck

At Mother Duck, we believe the people who understand early childhood education best should have opportunities to shape its future. That's why we're committed to creating career pathways that extend beyond the classroom and into leadership, management and business ownership.

Whether your ambition is to become an exceptional Early Childhood Teacher, inspire others as a Pedagogical Coordinator, lead a service or one day own your own Mother Duck franchise, we want to support your journey.

Every day, every child, every educator, every time.

Join our team

If you're ready for a new opportunity in 2026 or planning your next career move for January 2027, we'd love to start a conversation. Please email your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, preferred location and career aspirations to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Grow your career. Inspire others. Shape the future with Mother Duck Childcare.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Child Safety Commitment

Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten is committed to being a Child Secure Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child and embed the Queensland Child Protected Standards into our leadership, culture, policies and daily practice. All team members share responsibility for creating environments where children feel safe, respected and heard, and where concerns are taken seriously and responded to appropriately.

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