City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$34/hr–$39/hr
Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Geelong West, VIC Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supp…
Skills: Educational Program Planning, Mentoring, Child Safety, NQF Compliance, Play-based Learning
Lara, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$43/hr–$60/hr
Early Childhood Teacher (Full-Time) | $43.73 – $60.50 per hour | Lara, VIC Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are su…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Child Development, Play-based Learning
Belmont, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$29/hr–$36/hr
Educator (Full-Time) | $29.57 – $36.41 per hour | Belmont, VIC Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to g…
Skills: Play-based Learning, Early Childhood Education, Child Safety, Communication, Collaboration
Lambton, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$29/hr–$36/hr
Educator (Full-Time) | $29.57 – $36.41 per hour | New Lambton. NSW Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported …
Skills: Play-based learning, Child supervision, Relationship building, Communication skills, Collaboration
South Australia, Australia · Remote OK
Busy Bees is a leading global, early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children's lives, with…
Skills: Multi-site Operations Management, Commercial Acumen, Budgeting And Forecasting, Occupancy Management, Performance Management
Belmont, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$34/hr–$39/hr
Location: 326 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216 Rate: $34.51 – $39.24 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience). Busy Bees is a leading global, early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturin…
Skills: Educational Program Planning, Mentoring, Child Safety, Relationship Building, Compliance Management
Everton Hills, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Busy Bees is a leading global, early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with…
Skills: Leadership, Mentoring, Curriculum Planning, Relationship Building, Compliance Management
Queensland, Australia · On-site
$29/hr–$36/hr
Educator (Permanent Part Time) | $29.57 – $36.41 per hour | Busy Bees at Coorparoo Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educator…
Skills: Play-based learning, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child supervision, Relationship building, National Quality Standards (NQS)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$39/hr–$41/hr
Educational Leader | $39.83 – $41.12 per hour + Ed. Leader Allowance | Busy Bees at Panania Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where…
Skills: Mentoring, Coaching, Curriculum Planning, Documentation, Reflective Practice
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$34/hr–$39/hr
Lead Educator Full-Time | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Epping, VIC Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to…
Skills: Educational Program Planning, Mentoring, Child Safety, NQF Compliance, Play-based Learning
Burpengary East, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$34/hr–$39/hr
Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Burpengary East Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are suppor…
Skills: Educational Program Planning, Mentoring, Child Safety, Relationship Building, Compliance Management
Australia · On-site
$43/hr–$60/hr
Early Childhood Teacher (Full-Time) | $43.73 – $60.50 per hour | Busy Bees at Amberton Beach Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres wher…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Play-based Learning, Child Safety
Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$34/hr–$39/hr
Lead Educator Full-Time | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Cameron Park, NSW Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are suppor…
Skills: Educational Program Planning, Mentoring, Child Safety, Relationship Building, NQF Compliance
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$36/hr–$45/hr
Casual Educator | $36.96 – $45.51 per hour | Busy Bees Baldivis Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to …
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Play-based Learning, Child Safety, Curriculum Implementation, Relationship Building
City of Canning, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
$36/hr–$45/hr
Casual Educator | $36.96 – $45.51 per hour | Bletchley & Cannington Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported…
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Play-based Learning, Child Safety, Relationship Building, Curriculum Implementation
Australia · On-site
Chef [Full-Time] | $32.34 per hour | Busy Bees at The Park Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow,…
Skills: Meal Planning, Nutritional Cooking, Allergen Management, Food Safety Standards, Budgeting
City of Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
$45/hr–$59/hr
Early Childhood Teacher (Full-Time) | $45.92 – $59.09 per hour | Baldivis South Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators a…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Play-based Learning, Child Development
City of Stirling, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
$36/hr–$45/hr
Casual Educator | $36.96 – $45.51 per hour | Busy Bees at Scarborough Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are support…
Skills: Play-based Learning, Child Supervision, Relationship Building, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Implementation
Australia · On-site
$36/hr–$45/hr
Casual Educator | $36.96 – $45.51 per hour | Rutherford, NSW Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to gro…
Skills: Play-based Learning, Child Supervision, Relationship Building, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Implementation
City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$36/hr–$45/hr
Casual Educator | $36.96 – $45.51 per hour | Busy Bees at Bellmere Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported …
Skills: Play-based Learning, Child Supervision, Relationship Building, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Implementation
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Lead the planning and implementation of high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF while mentoring educators within the room. Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment and maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies.
Requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis. Candidates must have a current Working with Children Check for VIC and demonstrated experience leading a room in an early learning setting.
Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Geelong West, VIC
Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.
Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our team at Busy Bees at Geelong West, located at 151 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3218, on a full-time basis. You will play a key role leading the daily learning program within your room, supporting educators, and creating a safe and engaging learning environment where children thrive.
What you’ll do
Lead the planning and implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF
Inspire and mentor Educators within your room
Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and the local community
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and centre policies
Support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes through engaging play-based experiences
What you’ll bring
A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
Current Working with Children Check for VIC
Demonstrated experience leading a room within an early learning environment
Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS)
A collaborative and supportive leadership style
Why Busy Bees?
Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage:
Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on.
We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.
12.5% above-award pay, Retention Payments & everyday extras; uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.
Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too.
Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.
Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.
Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most.
Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.
Apply now to join Busy Bees at Geelong West and take the next step in your leadership journey within a supportive and high-quality early learning environment.
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.
We are committed to giving every child the best start in life.
We are Busy Bees From one family-run nursery, established in the UK in 1983, we have grown into a global business, operating in ten countries and caring for thousands of children, worldwide.
View all jobs at Busy Bees GlobalWe are committed to giving every child the best start in life.
We are Busy Bees From one family-run nursery, established in the UK in 1983, we have grown into a global business, operating in ten countries and caring for thousands of children, worldwide.
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