Your room. Your program. A team that’s got your back.

Roles at Burleigh Sandpiper don’t come up often. Many of our educators have been with us for years, and that stability is something children and families feel every day. Children are greeted by familiar faces, families know who they’re talking to at pick-up, and the team has built a culture of genuine care for one another.

We’re looking for a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to bring fresh energy, ideas and leadership to our Pre-Kindy room, and an Assistant Educator who holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Why a boutique centre makes all the difference

We’re a privately owned, boutique centre with just two rooms and 38 places. You’ll get to know the children, families and educators across the centre and be part of a community where:

- Children move between rooms with educators who already know them well.

- Families feel welcome and part of daily centre life.

- Educators can share ideas, contribute to decisions and see the difference their work makes.

Our centre has recently been renovated, giving children thoughtfully designed spaces to play and explore and giving educators room to create learning environments that reflect their teaching philosophy.

About the Lead Educator role – Pre-Kindy

As Lead Educator, you’ll guide the day-to-day life of your room. You’ll work directly with children, mentor your team and be a trusted point of contact for families.

Leading your room

- Oversee daily routines, transitions and the coordination of educators on the floor.

- Create a safe, warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and ready to explore.

- Model active supervision and ensure health, safety and wellbeing practices are followed consistently.

Planning a play-based program

- Plan, document and reflect on a program shaped by children’s interests, strengths, ideas and needs.





- Use your observations to extend children’s learning and document their progress.

- Reflect regularly with your team on what’s working and what could improve.

Guiding and supporting your team

- Lead by example and support educators through practical, constructive feedback.

- Plan together so every educator has a say in the program.

- Help educators build their confidence and skills in a positive, respectful room culture.

Partnering with families

- Build trusting relationships with families from their first visit.

- Keep families involved through daily conversations, documentation and updates.

- Welcome families’ knowledge, culture and ideas into the program.

- Handle sensitive conversations with care and professionalism.

About the Assistant Educator role

You’ll work alongside experienced educators to support children’s learning, wellbeing and daily routines. If you’re studying towards your Certificate III, you’ll have the opportunity to put what you’re learning into practice with support from the team.

- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.

- Help set up and deliver play-based experiences and share your observations with the team.

- Support daily routines and transitions, practise active supervision and follow child-secure practices.

- Contribute ideas during team planning and take on feedback as you develop your practice.

What we offer

- Approachable, hands-on centre leadership and a team of long-serving educators.





- A newly renovated centre where you can help shape the learning environment and program.

- Ongoing professional development and mentoring, with opportunities to grow as an educator and leader.

- A centre closure over Christmas so our team can spend time with loved ones.

What you’ll bring

Qualifications and checks

- Lead Educator: You must hold a completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. You’ll also need completed GECCKO training, a current Queensland Blue Card, and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.

- Assistant Educator: You must hold or be working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You’ll also need completed GECCKO training, a current Queensland Blue Card, and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.

- Both positions: You must be available to work rostered shifts across the centre’s full operating hours 6.30am to 6.00pm.

Experience and knowledge

- For the Lead Educator role, experience in room leadership or the skills and confidence to step into it, along with practical knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and National Regulations.

- For the Assistant Educator role, an interest in play-based learning and a willingness to contribute to planning, observations and daily routines.

- For both roles, a commitment to child-safe practices and active supervision.

Personal qualities

- A collaborative, team-first approach.

- Warm, clear communication with children, families and colleagues.

- Patience, reliability and a calm presence on busy days.

- A willingness to keep learning and reflecting on your practice.

Apply now

Click Apply and include your résumé and a short cover letter. Tell us which role you’re applying for, your qualifications or current studies, and what you’d bring to Burleigh Sandpiper. We’d love to hear from you.

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