At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow. 

Leadership Role Where You Can Truly Make a Difference

As Centre Director at C&K Amberley, you’ll lead a 75-place centre offering high-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. C&K Amberley provides a nurturing environment where children develop strong bonds with educators and peers. Our centre fosters a sense of belonging, allowing children to thrive and build meaningful relationships. We implement a balanced program that combines structured play with freedom of choice, encouraging early learning and development across all areas. C&K Amberley is located in Yamanto on the grounds of Amberley District State School and allows for deep and enriching community connections.  

• Leadership opportunity where you can guide, inspire, and make a real impact
• 40 hours per week, plus monthly RDO
• Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of $96,989.98-108984.70 per annum plus Directors allowances plus superannuation 

Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits 

Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow. 

• Find a healthy work-life balance with family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres and discounts of up to 75% of the gap fee. 

• Be well and prosper with an Employee Assistance Program that includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling and specialist support for LGBTIQA+ and First Nations individuals. 

• BUPA health insurance discounts 

• Funded Blue Card, Police Check and First Aid certifications. 

• Take your career to new heights with the Beginning to Teach program, specialized mentoring and professional development opportunities. 

• Plus so much more. 

What You’ll Bring

If you believe in the power of early education and want to lead a centre where children feel safe, supported, and inspired - you’re already halfway there.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved) OR equivalent. 
• Current or willing-to-obtain Child Protection Training
• Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• A valid Blue Card or Exemption Card and current Police Check
• Knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide
• A passion for high-quality outcomes, a collaborative spirit, and a heart for community

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.  

C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘Restricted Person’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System. 

We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.

Yamanto, QLD