Education Leader OSHC

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 November 2025

The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (LCAQD) is the Approved Provider for all Lutheran Early Childhood and School Aged Care Services in Queensland. QLECS manages the obligations of the Approved Provider (holds the Approved Provider’s delegated authority) and acts on behalf of the Approved Provider to mitigate risk for and to the Church. QLECS works to promote best practice and quality within each Service. Each Service provides opportunity for ministry and mission for the Church – an outreach for the local Congregation, School/College and QLECS.

The Educational Leader shall abide by the constitution and by-laws of LCAQD and QLECS, accept the policies and objectives determined by QLECS Council and QLECS Branch and be consistent with principles of good practice in development and maintenance of professional relationships.

The incumbent will be expected to conduct their work in an atmosphere of Christian service in support of the Lutheran ethos, maintaining and implementing the mission and vision of the Service and QLECS.

Role

Permanent Part-Time (30 hours per week)

The Educational Leader will:

• Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program.
• Collaborate with Educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance.
• Support and mentor Educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning.
• Ensure that children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Christian Ethos:

• Foster and nurture the Christian foundation and environment of the Service.
• Participate at significant community and Church events such as family services, staff installations, Christmas concerts, anniversary celebrations, as required.
• Support mission and ministry to the staff and families at the Service, upholding the Lutheran ethos in conjunction with the Service Leader.

Laws, Regulations and Standards

Legislation

• Know, understand and have experience working with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and its national law system, including the various roles and responsibilities under the NQF.
• Assist to monitor and maintain Service practices consistent with all legislative requirements.

National Quality Standard

• Build community knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework.
• Actively participate in the Service’s Continuous Improvement processes including self-assessment against the NQS and critical reflection of Service practices.
• Assist in the development and updating of the Service’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Effectively participate in the assessment and rating process.

Reporting, Accountability and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and all legislative requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of all records and documents as per legislative and Approved Provider requirements.

Work, Health and Safety

• Know and understand Work, Health and Safety legislation.
• Ensure Work, Health and Safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Record and report Work, Health and Safety incidents to the Service Leader.

Governance and Management

Service Management

• Actively promote the Service to families and the wider community.
• Support families and children during the induction and orientation process.

Policies and Procedures

• Implement the Service’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Undertake policy reviews when required.

Administration

Administrative Duties

• Ensure all required documentation is current
• Contribute to the completion of safety checklists on a daily basis, as required.

Resource and Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance

• Submit a list of required equipment, materials and/or resources, with costing, to the Service Leader.
• Ensure adequate supplies of resources, materials and equipment are maintained.
• Monitor and report safety concerns to the Service Leader.

Service Delivery

Community Involvement and Communication

• Assist in the development and maintenance of effective relationships and partnerships with families and key stakeholders by encouraging involvement in the Service’s program.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective community relationships and partnerships being aware of and responding to the diverse community needs.
• Provide input into regular communications with families.

Education and Care

• Work collaboratively as a member of a team with the Service Leader and QLECS to maintain the highest possible standards of education and care.
• Facilitate positive and respectful relationships with all children.
• Support effective and appropriate behaviour guidance techniques and strategies.
• Support educators in the implementation of the approved learning frameworks.
• Provide an environment that meets the emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual and physical needs of the children in the group.

Human Resources

Human Resource Management

• Provide mentoring, coaching and supervision to educators, providing feedback as required.
• Support and facilitate individual and team performance improvement.
• Encourage effective communication among educators.
• Follow the Service’s policies and procedures to resolve disputes and conflicts.

Professionalism/Professional Practice

• Commitment to ongoing learning and performance improvement.
• Participate in professional development planning for the Service.
• Engaging in personal and professional development to ensure a thorough knowledge of all aspects relating to early childhood education and the Service’s operation.
• Support team building.
• Promote a positive Service culture.
• Participating together with other Service staff in the community life of the local Lutheran School/College/Congregation, engaging in professional, social, spiritual and learning opportunities, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (Minimum)
• Current Suitability Card (Blue Card)
• Current Senior First Aid and CPR; Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Educational Leader
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

We’ve signed up to the worker retention payment. An Australian Government grant funding a 15% wage increase for early childhood education and care workers.

Prince of Peace Lutheran College - Everton Hills

EVERTON HILLS, QLD

http://www.princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

705 Students
67 Teaching Staff
63 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Application Instructions

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values connection, compassion, and creativity — and you’re passionate about giving children the best possible start in life — we’d love to hear from you!

Please attached

• Cover letter
• Application addressing selection criteria
• A Curriculum Vitae including contact details for three professional referees.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview scheduled on 24 November 2025