McArthur, one of Australia's most trusted recruitment partners in Early Childhood Education, is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded not-for-profit service in Preston.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Second in Charge to join their dedicated and long-standing team (average tenure 12 years). This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Childhood professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

As the 2IC you will work alongside the Centre Director to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the service and play an active role in supporting families, and ensuring the centre continues to provide high quality education to the community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the centre director with the day-to-day operations of the service

• Manage family enquiries via phone and email

• Conduct centre tours and support families through the enrolment process

• Mentoring & inspiring a team of dedicated and experienced educators

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards including the National Quality Framework.

• Ongoing management of the services Quality Improvement Plan in collaboration with the Educational Leader

• Policy and procedure reviews and updates

• Step into the Centre Director role when required

By joining this team, you will become part of a values-driven, community focused centre, whist enjoying a 9-day fortnight, The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood, demonstrated experience along with exceptional communication and relationship skills.

Call Ash-lee on 9828 6565 to find out more.

Permanent, Full Time 

$41.29 - $44.84 per hour (depending on experience, qualifications and service size)

We are currently seeking a passionate and professional Fun Squad Service Manager to join and oversee our PCYC Barkly Highway Fun Squad Service. As the Service Manager, you will have the ability and support to lead your team within an innovative culture at the service and bring excellent communication and knowledge to your role. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.

What we can offer!

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
• Free PCYC Gym Membership
• Up to 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
• Flexible work options may be available
• Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community!
• Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (full-time employees only)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products
• This position includes a rural bonus for eligible candidates.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead and manage the service to ensure operation in line with government regulations, legislation, National Quality Framework and organisational requirements. A key focus of the roll will be to build and maintain stakeholder relationships to increase commitment to the PCYC brand, while inspiring a supportive culture of safety in line with PCYC Queensland values. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Every interaction with our members is designed to contribute to their sense of belonging and growth. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. Click ‘apply’ to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description and obtain more information.

About You

• Qualified Service Managers require minimum Diploma in childhood studies or other qualifications recognised by the regulatory authority
• Unqualified Service Managers require minimum Certificate III in childhood studies or other qualifications recognised by the regulatory authority AND working towards a Diploma in childhood studies or other qualifications recognised by the regulatory authority 
• Must hold one of the following child protection certificate CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk, CHCPRT026 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people or CHCECE057 - Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
• Ability to take on responsibility of Nominated supervisor
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing Fun Squad operations
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary Fun Squad team
• Hold a Working with Children Check/Blue Card (or able to obtain)
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)

Please note: Working with Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement. 

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

For more information, please contact the Area Manager, Kaylee McGee at  0437 733 663.

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 Paddington Community Kindergarten!

The Extended Hours Program commences from the end of the Kindergarten Program and continues the children’s learning into the afternoon. As our highly respected Lead Educator at C&K Paddington in the extended program, you’ll work alongside the Educators to provide support and guide children’s learning and development, so they become curious, capable and confident lifelong learners. The program is a unique opportunity to foster continued educational growth for kindergarten children and allows you to bring your own unique skills and experiences to the role.

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.
• Scholarships of up to $35,000 for eligible Educators who are working towards their ACECQA approved Bachelor qualification under the Qualifications Pathways Program (QPP).
• We will cover the cost of your Blue Card, National Police Check and First Aid certificates.
• 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.
• Plus so much more. 

What you’ll bring

Whether you’re an experienced early childhood professional or newly graduated, if you’re energetic, fun and committed to guiding children’s early learning and development, we’ll set you up for success!

To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have or be willing to work towards:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Actively working towards an ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification (highly desirable but not essential)
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card
• Current National Police Check

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.

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.

Paddington, QLD

State Library of New South Wales 

Specialist Librarian (Identified) 

Library Services Division | Cataloguing and Collection Services 

Librarian Grade 2, Ongoing Full Time 

Closing date for applications: 27 October 2025 at 10am. 

• Unique opportunity to join one of NSW's leading cultural institutions to help share the invaluable stories of Aboriginal cultures. 

• Competitive remuneration package up to $132,584 p.a. (package includes salary between $103,089 - $116,969 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading 

Meet our Indigenous Engagement Librarian – Click to hear Melissa's story! 

To be considered for this position, you must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.  

About the Role 

The role is based within the Cataloguing and Collection Services Branch but works across the Library to analyse, interpret, arrange and describe complex information resources across all formats to provide effective reader access to, and discovery of, the Library’s collections including those related to the culture and heritage of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.  

The role provides advice and support to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of collection acquisition, description, retention, management and discovery of Indigenous and non-Indigenous collections. This includes applying specialist knowledge on Indigenous collections to ensure that all work meets culturally appropriate best practice standards.

The role also works with the Indigenous Engagement Branch and external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities to make collections accessible, observing relevant protocols and cultural sensitivities. 

The Ideal Candidate  

The library is seeking an Aboriginal librarian with a background in cultural heritage, who is passionate about preserving and sharing diverse collection. To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience: 

• Substantial experience in managing the description of original or published materials, both analogue and digital, in a library environment. 

• Knowledge and practical experience applying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library and Information Resource Network (ATSILIRN) Protocols and other relevant guidelines and Indigenous Knowledge Frameworks 

• Aboriginality and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Indigenous people and communities.  

• Qualifications acceptable for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and/or Australian Society of Archivist (ASA), or other combination of qualifications and experience deemed by the State Librarian to be equivalent that meets the minimum standard of skill and knowledge inherent in the ALIA standard. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please complete the online application and provide the following:  

• An up-to-date copy of your CV  

• A response to the following questions. Attach your responses as part of your online application and/or as part of a cover letter (up to two pages) outlining how your skills and experience meet the key knowledge and experience and essential requirements for the role. 

Please keep question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs and respond to the shortlisting questions in your own words - we’re looking to understand your perspective, not answers generated by AI tools.   

1. Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

2.  This role involves significant engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities regarding collection access and cultural sensitivities. Describe your experience and approach to working respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities, highlighting any specific protocols or considerations you deem essential in a library context. 

3.  The role requires appraising and describing complex collection materials across a range of formats. Provide an example from your experience where you successfully appraised or described a particularly challenging collection, outlining the steps you took, the formats involved, and how you ensured accurate rights management or access protocols were applied.

Please visit iworkforNSW for more information about this opportunity and to apply Req497 Specialist Librarian (Identified)

Centre Director – Busy Bees at Carrum Downs

Location: Carrum Downs, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 91 places
Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Carrum Downs is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our centre and inspire excellence in early education. With a licensed capacity of 91 children, you will oversee daily operations, lead and mentor your team, and ensure that our centre provides the very best in quality education, care, and family engagement.

As a Centre Director, you will:

• Lead, coach, and support educators to achieve excellence in pedagogy and care

• Oversee centre operations including compliance, occupancy, and budgets

• Build strong and lasting relationships with families and the local community

• Partner with the Educational Leader to maintain high-quality educational programs

• Ensure adherence to all compliance and regulatory requirements (EYLF, NQS, ACECQA)

• Drive a positive workplace culture that reflects Busy Bees’ values

What You’ll Need

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

• Previous leadership experience in a childcare or early education setting

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• Current Working with Children Check (VIC)

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

• Full Australian working rights

Key Benefits

• Above-award salary – $45.53 to $51.17 per hour

• Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors

• Uniform and Laundry allowance

• Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff

• Access to technology and resources to support your leadership

• National Support Network of Service and Area Managers

• Dedicated Pedagogy and Compliance Partner for ongoing guidance

• Ongoing leadership and professional development via Busy Bees partnered RTO

• Opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Carrum Downs and join a supportive national network where your leadership shapes the future of early education.

📍 Location: 20 City Road, Beenleigh QLD 4207
👶 Licensed Capacity: 75 places
💰 Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 (WT 6A.1 to 6.9)

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead our service at Busy Bees at Beenleigh. As Centre Director, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to provide exceptional education and care

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Busy Bees’ standards

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and the local community

• Manage enrolments, budgets, and staffing effectively

• Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of quality and collaboration

• Support the professional growth and development of your team

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

• Proven leadership experience in an early learning service

• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in service operations and financial management

• Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid & CPR

At Busy Bees, we are committed to supporting our leaders with tools, resources, and opportunities for success:

• Competitive, above-award salary

• Access to the BEEs Bonus Program, paid quarterly

• Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation

• Generous childcare gap fee discount for staff

• Technology and resources to support your role

• National support network of Service, Area, and Regional Managers

• Professional development through accredited training programs

• Global Talent Exchange Program (Canada 2023, Asia 2024, UK 2025)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are a strong and motivated leader ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Busy Bees at Beenleigh and help shape the future of early learning in our Hive.

Centre Director – Busy Bees at Woolloongabba East

Location: Woolloongabba East, QLD 4102
Centre Capacity: 93 places
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $44 – $52 - Negotiable

⭐Lead with Purpose at Busy Bees at Woolloongabba East

Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step? Busy Bees at Woolloongabba East is a purpose-built, located South East of Brisbane City. With close access to public transport and located 10 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, this service is easily accessible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join this dynamic team and Hive.

You’ll be supported by a trusted Area Director, an experienced team of educators, and a national network that prioritises quality, leadership development, and meaningful connections with families.

⭐About the Role

As Centre Director, you will:

• Oversee daily operations, compliance, staffing, and service quality

• Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver high-quality programs aligned with EYLF and NQS

• Build strong relationships with families, staff, and the local community

• Drive continuous improvement through critical reflection and collaboration

• Ensure all practices align with ACECQA standards and Busy Bees policies

• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and positive team culture

⭐What You’ll Need

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

• Centre leadership experience in an Early Learning setting

• Current WWCC (Blue card) and valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis

• Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training and Food Safety Supervisor training certificate

• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF, and regulatory requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills

• A passion for leading services that make a meaningful impact

⭐Key Benefits

• Above-Award salary: $43.99 – $49.43 per hour (negotiable)

• Quarterly BEEs Bonus eligibility for Centre Directors

• Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation

• Generous childcare discount (up to 50%) for permanent staff

• National and global leadership development programs

• Access to the Busy Bees Learning Platform

• Supportive Area Director and operational structure

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity to grow within a national and international network

⭐Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead a high-quality service and join a team that values care, quality, service, and growth — we’d love to hear from you.
Have a bee-autiful day! ⭐

• We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak’s receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
• Competitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
• Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program
• Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it.
• Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply)
• Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)

• Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children
• Be part of a collaborative teaching environment
• Maintain effective communication with the parents throughout the service
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
• Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

• Certificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or working towards or ACECQA approved)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Nurture authentic connections with our children and families through interaction, curriculum and documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

📍 Location: 41 Harries Road, Coorparoo QLD 4151
👶 Licensed Capacity: 113 places
💰 Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 (WT 6A.1 to 6.9)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our beautiful service at Busy Bees at Coorparoo. As a Centre Director, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team of educators to deliver exceptional care and education

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Busy Bees standards

• Build strong partnerships with families, children, and the local community

• Manage enrolments, budgets, and staffing effectively

• Drive continuous improvement and quality outcomes for children

• Foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and professional development

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

• Proven leadership experience in a childcare setting

• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage operations, compliance, and staff performance

• Current Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card), First Aid & CPR

At Busy Bees, we offer more than a role – we offer a career pathway and a supportive community:

• Competitive, above-award salary

• Access to the BEEs Bonus Program, paid quarterly

• Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation

• Generous childcare gap fee discount for staff

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Technology and resources to support your work

• National support network of Service, Area, and Regional Managers

• Learning & development opportunities, including accredited training

• Participation in our Global Talent Exchange Program (Canada 2023, Asia 2024, UK 2025 – and beyond!)

If you’re a strong and inspiring leader ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Busy Bees Hive at Coorparoo and help shape the future of early learning.