This position is for a Diploma qualified educator and requires a 5-day week commitment to fill the role. Sector wide educator shortages have ensured that centres seek employees from far afield, and aim for those who can guarantee dedication and consistency of attendance to the workplace.

Key responsibilities

Lead or share lead a team of education colleagues in a room for 3 – 4-year-old children in the Pre-Kindergarten year

Work independently, at a calm and unhurried pace

Develop trusting relationships with children and show appropriate interactions with them at all times

Complete written programs, observations of children and plan suitable and age-appropriate experiences each day

Ensure safety, well-being and hygiene requirements of working with young children are met

Manage documentation of each day ensuring that all written elements of work are completed in time, correctly and with the frequency required for compliance requirements

Manage a range of shift times each week to ensure the team shares early mid and late shifts equitably

About you

At least 1 year of full time experience in relevant positions

Patience in abundance





Written ability to document each day

Knowledge of The National Regulations, The National Standard and The National Quality Framework

Knowledge of child safety requirements

Positive team work with colleagues

The ability to communicate clearly and calmly with others (families, children and colleagues)

About us

Out & About Care & Education is operated by Pam Maclean, an Approved Provider with more than 40 years lived experience in the early childhood sector. The company heads a team of amazing, dedicated educators, teachers and chefs across three family owned centres in surf side Maroochydore and in beautiful Mooloolah Valley. Out & About cares for all ages from babies through to an approved Kindergarten Program. Parents know that their child will gently grow and learn with familiar educators and teachers throughout their time with the centres until they head off to Prep year.

Annual salary of $82,241.12 + super

Parking onsite

Uniforms provided

Childcare discounts apply

Career path opportunities

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📌 Childcare Lead Educator (Mooloolah Valley)
🏢 Out & About Care & Education Mooloolah Valley
📍 Mooloolah Valley