Child Protection jobs

About Us

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre is a proudly family-owned childcare service with over 10 years of experience in the early childhood education and care sector. We provide high-quality education and care for children aged 9 months to 6 years, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Our philosophy is simple: by investing in our people, we create a nurturing, supportive, and inspiring environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Preschool Room Leader & Educational Leader to join our passionate team.

The Role

As the Preschool Room Leader & Educational Leader, you will play a key leadership role within the service by supporting curriculum quality, mentoring educators, and leading best practice across the preschool program and service.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring the preschool team to deliver high-quality educational programs
• Overseeing curriculum planning, documentation, assessments of learning, and reflective practice
• Ensuring programs align with EYLF, NQS, and service philosophy
• Supporting educators with programming/planning, observations, professional development, and best practice
• Creating inclusive, engaging, and stimulating learning environments leading by example
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community
• Supporting the Nominated Supervisor with compliance and quality improvement
• Acting as the Responsible Person when required
• Promoting best practice in health, safety, and child protection

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Hold a genuine passion for early childhood education, leading by example and mentoring educators to achieve best practice
• Strong working knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and relevant legislation (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Room Leader or Lead Educator (Assessment & Rating experience highly regarded)
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection training
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support continuous improvement

Employee Benefits

• Above award wages (5–10% depending on experience) + Worker Retention Payment
• Up to 50% childcare discount for your own children
• Supportive management and positive team culture
• Ongoing professional mentoring from Nominated Supervisor
• Paid professional development, mentoring, and leadership training
• Quarterly team outings, annual performance bonuses, and complimentary food/drinks fortnightly

Apply Now

If you are a passionate and experienced early childhood professional ready to take the next step into leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or send your CV to careers@smartcookieselc.com.au

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Free drinks
• Free food
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool Room Leader: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person