Kindergarten Director / Early Childhood Teacher

Full Time | Fixed Term until December 2027 | Commencing January 2027

Help Shape Little Futures at Bundara Kindergarten

At Bundara Kindergarten, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where they can learn, explore, play and grow.

Located in Frenchville, Rockhampton, Bundara is a welcoming, community-based kindergarten with a strong commitment to quality early childhood education and meaningful connections with children, families and our wider community.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and motivated Kindergarten Director / Early Childhood Teacher to join our team from January 2027.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership career, or an established Director looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference.

Why Join Bundara?

At Bundara, we understand the importance of creating a positive environment where both children and educators feel supported, valued and encouraged to thrive.

What we offer:

A welcoming and established community-based kindergarten.

The opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators.

A rewarding leadership role where your ideas and experience can make a meaningful difference.

A family-friendly working environment with a kindergarten program operating during school terms.

Competitive remuneration in accordance with the Bundara Kindergarten Early Childhood Education Enterprise Agreement 2024, plus applicable Director's allowance and superannuation.

The opportunity to contribute to the future direction and continued success of Bundara Kindergarten.

About the Role





As our Kindergarten Director / Early Childhood Teacher, you will play an key role in shaping a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment where every child has the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive.

Working collaboratively with our Management Committee, educators and families, you will provide educational leadership while overseeing the effective day-to-day operation of the kindergarten.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the planning and delivery of a high-quality, play-based kindergarten program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

Inspiring, mentoring and supporting educators to deliver meaningful learning experiences.

Creating a positive, inclusive and professional workplace culture.

Overseeing daily kindergarten operations, including staffing, rostering, administration and service coordination.

Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and relevant legislative requirements.

Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including the kindergarten's Quality Improvement Plan.

Supporting financial management, budgeting and operational reporting.

Building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.





Working closely with the Management Committee to support effective governance and the kindergarten's ongoing development.

Promoting a safe, inclusive and child-focused environment where children's wellbeing remains our highest priority.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a confident, approachable and organised leader who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

To be successful, you will have:

An ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent approved teaching qualification.

Current Queensland College of Teachers registration, where applicable.

A valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

Completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Certificate, or willingness to complete it before commencement.

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

The ability to balance educational leadership with staffing, compliance, financial and operational responsibilities.

Previous experience in kindergarten leadership, staff management, budgeting, quality improvement and service administration will be highly regarded.

Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares about children, enjoys supporting educators and wants to make a positive contribution to our kindergarten community.

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until December 2027

Commencement: January 2027, approximately one week before the kindergarten year begins.

Remuneration: In accordance with the B

📌 Kindergarten Director (Rockhampton)
🏢 Bundara Kindergarten
📍 Rockhampton