Diploma Qualified Lead Educator - Hillbrook Early Learning Centre

Diploma Qualified Lead Educator – Tadpole Room, 7 months to 3 years.

Full-Time position

Work term times and enjoy state school holidays off

Above Award rate

12-month contract, starting Monday 18th January 2027

2 Room Early Learning Centre

Small, cooperative and supportive non-for-profit early learning centre.

Hillbrook Early Learning Centre (Hillbrook ELC)

Hillbrook ELC is a 25-place centre situated within the Hillbrook Anglican School campus.

Operating from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, during school terms, Hillbrook ELC is a small multi-age learning centre comprised of two rooms. The Tadpole room caters for children aged 6 weeks to 2.5 years, and the Tree frog room caters for children aged from 2 years to 5 years and runs a Government Approved Kindy Program.

Our small centre setting allows us to develop collaborative relationships with our children, their families, and colleagues, fostering a strong sense of family and community. Nurturing the development of the “whole child” and inclusion of play-based learning styles reflects our philosophy and pedagogy.

Our dedicated staff are committed to supporting the caring environment they’ve created at Hillbrook ELC.



We recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and creating supportive environments where all educators are treated with respect and valued.

The Position

This role is suited to a passionate and energetic Diploma qualified (or above) educator. Those working towards a Diploma qualification will also be considered.

The position is a full time job contract with possible opportunities extending into 2028, which may be suited to a new graduate or experienced Educator looking for full time work.

Our Tadpole room is an 8 place, multi-aged Room. As the Lead Educator, you will have primary responsibility for inspiring, motivating and leading the educational program for our younger cohort of children, aged between 7 months to 3 years. You will be supported by our team of wonderful educators as well as our Educational Leaders.

Collaboration with educators and children in both the Tadpole Room and the Tree Frog Room on matters such as daily routines, educational experiences and play-based learning is essential.

Hillbrook is dedicated to growing our Indigenous workforce and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Applicants must hold a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card) and are subject to an Anglican Church of Australia Register Check prior to commencing work.

Applications close on Friday, 13th November 2026.

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📌 Diploma Qualified Lead Educator - Hillbrook Early Learning Centre (Brisbane)
🏢 Hillbrook Anglican School
📍 Brisbane