Lead Educator

Lead Educator Opportunities | Sunshine Coast Region

Looking to step into a leadership role where your passion for early learning truly makes a difference?

At Randstad Education, we’re excited to partner with a wonderfully supportive early learning centre's in the Sunshine Coast region. They are looking for caring, experienced Lead Educators to join their team.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Great Pay & Perks: Competitive hourly rates (negotiated based on your experience) plus access to the Worker Retention Payment.

• Time for You: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday every year!

• Family & Well-being First: Generous childcare gap fee discounts, comprehensive EAP support, and onsite flu vaccinations.

• Extra Rewards: Uniforms fully provided, access to exclusive everyday extensive Benefits, and a team referral bonus scheme.

• Growth: Ongoing professional development and peer excellence recognition awards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Create inviting, safe, and culturally responsive learning environments where every child feels seen and supported.

• Design and deliver creative, child-centered programs tailored to individual needs.

• Mentor and inspire room educators, sharing your knowledge and building a positive team spirit.

• Build genuine, warm relationships with families and the local community.

What You’ll Need to Bring

To set you up for success in these roles, our partner centre has a few essential requirements:

• Work Rights: Full working rights in Australia (please note employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role).

• Availability: Willingness to work permanent full-time rotating shifts, including early opens and late closes.

• Qualifications & Experience:

• • Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with at least 2 years of Lead Educator experience in an Australian long day care setting. OR

  • Graduate Diploma / Master of Teaching with 3–4 years of Educator experience or 2+ years as a Lead Educator in long day care. (Please note: We are unable to accept applicants currently "working towards" their qualification for this intake).

• Certifications: Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and mandatory Child Safety Training.

If you wish to apply for this role please do so via the website or email your resume directly to emma.blackman@randstad.com.au Tel: (07) 3337 5230 Not for you? Please get in contact with us on the above number/email to find out what other roles we have available that suit what you are looking for.

Randstad Education is committed to the safety of children and we have a zero tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse or neglect.