Lead Educator / 2IC - Busy Bees at Baldivis

About the role

Busy Bees, a global early learning provider with over 130 centres in Australia, is hiring a full-time Lead Educator / 2IC at its Baldivis centre (Amberley Drive and Eighty Road, WA). This combined leadership position covers the daily educational program and supports the Centre Director with the day-to-day leadership and operations of the 104-place service, stepping into the Centre Director role when required.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Guide, mentor and support educators to deliver safe, inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
• Support the Centre Director with day-to-day leadership and operations, and assist with operational decisions when required.
• Support staffing, daily routines and communication across the service.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and regulations.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, observations, documentation, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a positive team culture built on accountability, collaboration and child safety.

Required profile

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent or higher qualification.
• Current Western Australian Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification or willingness to obtain them before starting.
• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or 2IC in an early childhood service.
• Experience mentoring educators and delivering high-quality programs.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations.
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Confidence supporting centre operations and stepping into a broader leadership role.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $41.72 - $42.92 plus superannuation, with uniform and laundry allowances.
• Family-friendly benefits, including a 50% childcare gap-fee discount for permanent employees.
• Paid learning and development, including First Aid, CPR and mandatory training.
• Ongoing professional development, the Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.
• Career pathways into senior leadership, centre management and area-based roles, plus the Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program support.