About the role

As a Lead Educator at Charley's Place, you will play an important role in creating meaningful learning experiences for children, building relationships, delivering high-quality educational programs, providing a safe and nurturing environments for all children, and ensuring all children feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Our brand-new service is growing, and we need an amazing Lead Educator to come and join our little family.

Key responsibilities

- Maintain active supervision at all times

- Creating safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity and social interaction

- Building positive relationships with children and families, fostering trust and open communication

- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistent and cohesive approaches to childcare and education

- Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them develop social skills and resilience

- Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies and procedures

About you

- A relevant Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) qualification, such as a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification

- Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- A strong commitment to creating inclusive environments that respect and celebrate diversity





- Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records

- Sound understanding of the EYLF, Child Safe Standards, NQF, and Regulation & Law

Benefits

- Competitive above award remuneration reflecting your qualifications and experience

- Government Retention

- Ongoing professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and ideas

- Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives

- Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance
- A commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected
- A brand-new service where you can be a part of something really special

About us

Charley's Place Bernoth is a new service and opened its doors in August 2026. At Charley's Place, we believe educators deserve to feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Our centre has been thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection — for children and educators. Charley's Place is a small provider, so you are not just a number, you are part of the family!

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

Play – Inspiring curiosity, imagination, and joyful learning

Education – Providing high-quality, child-centred programs

Success – Supporting every child and educator to reach their full potential.

📌 Lead Educator Role - Charley's Place Bernoth Centre (South Toowoomba)
🏢 Charley's Group
📍 South Toowoomba