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.

Help Shape Futures at C&K Mt Gravatt West Community Childcare Centre - Lead Educator Wanted!

As one of our highly valued Lead Educator at C&K Mt Gravatt West Community Childcare Centre, you’ll work alongside your team to create a safe, supportive and engaging play-based learning environment for children, their families and our wider community. As a home away from home, our environment provides feelings of safety, security, and support while children are in the care of our qualified educators. We recognise that every child learns differently, and our inclusive practices ensure that every child's needs are met individually. C&K Mount Gravatt West is tucked away in a quiet end of Clough Street in Mt Gravatt. Our centre is less than 15 minutes from the Brisbane city centre and close to bus stops servicing the area.

• $38.96–$40.14 per hour + super
• Permanent Full Time
• Lead Educator Position for Toddlers Room
• Monthly rotating roster from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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.

• Above award wages + super
  Earn $38.96–$40.14 per hour + superannuation.
• Save on childcare costs
  Access priority enrolment and receive up to 75% off gap fees at C&K childcare centres.
• $1000 Referral Program
  C&K employees can receive up to a $1,000 reward for each successful referral for permanent or contract employees.
• Ongoing professional development
  Access subsidised training through C&K College and scholarships of up to $6,000 through the Qualifications Pathway Program.
• Exclusive staff discounts
  Enjoy access to hundreds of retail discounts and health insurance deals through our partnership with BUPA & Smartrewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  That includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling and specialist support for LGBTIQA+ and First Nations individuals. 
• Supportive, values-driven culture
  Join a welcoming team where collaboration, wellbeing and high-quality education come first.
• Make a genuine impact every day
  Help shape children’s early learning in a nurturing, play-based environment with Queensland’s leading early childhood provider.

What you’ll bring

If you’re committed to guiding children’s early learning and development, we’ll set you up for success!

We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• Child Safety Training Certificate.
• A Police Check current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).

You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.

Why Join Us?

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Lead Educator who is confident in supporting children aged 15 months to 3 years and is committed to creating a warm, safe and engaging learning environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging.

At C&K Mount Gravatt West, we value respectful relationships, teamwork and a strong sense of community. Our educators work together to create a calm, inclusive and meaningful learning environment where every child is supported to grow, explore and thrive.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and would love to make a positive difference in the lives of toddlers and their families, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Mt Gravatt, QLD