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.

Make a Real Difference: Reimagining Early Childhood Education and Care at C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre

C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre is rated EXCEEDING in all areas and leads innovative evidence-based practice in early childhood education. We offer an intensive, relationship-focused program that supports children experiencing high levels of family stress and social disadvantage—helping them enter school as confident and capable learners.

We’re looking for experienced Lead Educators who want to inquire with children, families and be a critical part of our Dixon Street community. If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact through relational pedagogy and attachment-based practice, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer
• Full-time, fixed-term role until the end of December 2026
• Working hours are 8:30am–4:30pm 3 hours non-contact time per day
• Program time is Monday – Friday 9.20am – 2.30pm
• Fortnightly Reflective Supervision
• Multi-disciplinary meetings
• Low ratios - 1:3 ratios under 3 years old 1:6 over 3 years old
• Professional Learning Community enhanced by coaching, mentoring and professional learning through C&K and the Parkville Institute
• Convenient location next to Strathpine Shopping Centre and public transport

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Priority access to C&K childcare centres + up to 75% off gap fees
• We cover the cost of your Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma/Anaphylaxis training
• Subsidised early childhood qualifications through the C&K College (for eligible students)
• $1000 employee referral bonus

What You’ll Bring
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications
• A valid Blue Card
• A current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• A warm, energetic approach and commitment to helping children thrive

If you’re ready to take on a Lead Educator role and help create life-changing experiences for children—apply now and join our team of knowledgeable change-makers.

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.

Strathpine, Qld