Join Our Team at Busy Bees at Mitchelton
Lead Educator | Part-time 30 hours weekly | Mitchelton, QLD
$31.89–$37.59 per hour + generous staff benefits
Are you ready to grow your career in a warm, supportive environment where learning meets laughter? At Busy Bees at Mitchelton, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Educator to join our 94-place service located in Queensland’s north-western suburbs.
Why You’ll Love Working at Busy Bees Mitchelton

Prime Location

• Conveniently located opposite Brookside Shopping Centre
• Just a 5-minute walk from Mitchelton Train Station and close to local bus stops
• Undercover, on-site parking and ample street parking

• Close proximity to Mt. Maria College – ideal for school-based placements or traineeships!

  Beautiful Centre & Learning Environment

• Brand-new centre with high-quality, well-maintained facilities

• Separate rooms for all age groups, each with a homely, well-resourced setup
• Free-flowing indoor/outdoor spaces for child-led learning
• On-site commercial kitchen and chef preparing nutritious meals
• Relax and recharge in our comfortable staff room or unwind in our dedicated staff wellness room

• A close-knit community of well-behaved children and supportive families

  Supportive Management & Team Culture

• Long-standing and knowledgeable leadership team

• Management that genuinely supports professional development and creativity
• Guidance with Inclusion Support documentation
• Regular staff meetings – with fun extras like movie nights!

• VIRTUAL TOUR available on our website — come and explore!

  What We Offer

• Above-award pay for your passion and dedication

• 10% ECEC Retention Payment
• Laundry allowance & annual uniform allocation
• Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for permanent staff
• Ongoing training & development through our Busy Bees learning platform
• Global Talent Exchange Program – grow your career internationally
• Employee Assistance Program for personal & professional support

• Flexible working hours for casual educators

  What You’ll Bring

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid certificate, including asthma and anaphylaxis training
• A strong understanding of EYLF and NQS
• Confidence to lead a team and mentor fellow educators

• Passion for building positive, collaborative relationships

  Ready to Apply?
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  Have a beautiful 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.
  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

Please refer the Job description for details