Lead Educator Diploma Qualified – Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes
Location: Springfield Lakes, QLD
Permanent Full-Time | $36.43–$37.54 per hour + Benefits
Permanent Full-Time | $36.43–$37.54 per hour + Benefits
About Us:
At Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes, our purpose-built 75-place centre offers warm, engaging learning environments and nature-inspired outdoor spaces — complete with sandpits, a bike track, climbing wall, bush tucker garden, teepee, and veggie patches — encouraging curiosity, discovery, and a love of learning.
We are looking for a passionate Lead Educator to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to step into a permanent full-time role where your leadership will make a real impact in shaping young lives.
The Role:
As a Lead Educator, you'll play a key role in creating high-quality educational programs, mentoring educators in your room, and building strong, positive relationships with families and the wider team. Your leadership and creativity will guide a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- First Aid Certificate with training in Asthma & Anaphylaxis
- Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS
- Proven experience leading a room or acting in a similar leadership role
- Ability to mentor, support, and inspire your team
- Strong planning, documentation, and communication skills
Why You'll Love Being a Busy Bee:
- Competitive salary: $36.43–$37.54/hr
- 10% ECEC Retention Payment – get rewarded for your commitment
- Uniform & laundry allowance
- Generous childcare gap fee discounts
- Ongoing professional development via Busy Bees’ training platform
- Career progression in a global early childhood education network
- Global Talent Exchange Program
- Inclusive, supportive culture with experienced leadership
- Employee Assistance Program – for your wellbeing
✨ Why Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes?
We don’t just offer a job — we offer a place to belong, grow and lead. Our centre is a community where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is supported every step of the way.
✅ Ready to Step Into Leadership?
If you're a passionate educator looking to make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership in a permanent full-time role, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to join Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes — where we’re building brighter futures, one child at a time.
Have a Bee-autiful day!
Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.