Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Diggers Rest
Licensed Capacity: 119 places
Location: 12 Sully Court, Diggers Rest VIC 3427
Hourly Rate: $33.00–$37.54 (WT 4A.1 to 4.3)
Busy Bees at Diggers Rest is a warm, well-resourced early learning service with 119 licensed places, located in the growing community of Diggers Rest, VIC. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Educator to support our team in delivering high-quality education and care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who enjoys mentoring others, driving curriculum quality, and contributing to a positive centre culture.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
Lead the delivery of engaging, play-based programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Mentor and support educators to ensure high-quality practice
Build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues
Oversee documentation, observations, and learning plans
Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
Contribute to meeting NQS and Busy Bees quality standards
Bring enthusiasm, initiative, and strong leadership skills
What You’ll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
Demonstrated experience in a Lead Educator or senior educator position
Valid VIC Working with Children Check (Employee)
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training
Excellent understanding of EYLF and NQS
Strong communication and organisational skills
Australian working rights
Key Benefits
As a Lead Educator at Busy Bees, you will enjoy:
Hourly Rate: $33.00–$37.54
Up to 50% childcare discount
Laundry allowance
Uniform allowance
Access to the Busy Bees Learning Platform
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities to grow within a global early-learning organisation
Why Join Busy Bees at Diggers Rest?
You will join a caring, collaborative team that values high-quality early learning, educator development, and positive relationships with children and families. Our centre offers modern facilities, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on curriculum quality and wellbeing.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Educator, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join us at Busy Bees at Diggers Rest.
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.