Join Our Team at Busy Bees at Mitchelton 🐝
Lead Educator | Full-time or Part-time | 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?

Click the “APPLY” button to go to our internal application site, or email melina.q@busybees.edu.au to start the conversation.

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.