Exciting opportunity to join our Service at Una Dutton Park as a Lead Educator
About Our Centre
Una Dutton Park is a smaller boutique service, it has 4 classrooms including a Nursery, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten space, providing care for 59 children. With excellent facilities, natural outdoor environments, and fresh meals prepared daily by our in-house chef, we create enriching environments for both children and educators.
Our approach aligns with our guiding principles, ensuring that children experience nature, lead their own learning journey, and embrace diversity in a caring and wild-at-heart environment.
About Una
We are a family-owned, quality-driven organisation with 8 services across Brisbane, Gladstone and the Sunshine Coast, including several rated as Exceedingunder the National Quality Standard. We care for children aged six weeks to five years, including an approved Kindergarten program.
Our philosophy is guided by five key principles:
* Nature Grows Us – Children flourish in natural environments that nurture a deep connection to the world around them
* Let Them Lead – We empower children to take charge of their own learning, encouraging curiosity and independence
* Care for Your Forever Home – Our programs promote holistic health and wellbeing
* Diversity Enriches All – We celebrate the richness of diversity and foster inclusive environments
* A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good – Outdoor exploration builds resilience, confidence, and joy
Benefits and Perks
At Una, you're not just joining a workplace - you're joining a community. We are truly family-owned and operated, and every team member is valued and included. Our Employee Benefit Scheme offers a range of fantastic perks, including generous staff discounts, 15% ECEC Worker Retention incentives, and much more.
We believe that when our educators thrive, our children thrive too. That's why we've partnered with First Door to provide ongoing professional learning and nationally recognised training. We invest in our people to create a culture where educators feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work they do.
Nature, Animals & Outdoor Learning
Our programs embrace nature-based learning for all age groups - not just Kindergarten. We bring animals into our environments, including barnyard animals, aquariums, and reptiles, to foster empathy, responsibility, and respect for all living things. Our outdoor spaces are natural extensions of the classroom, encouraging exploration and connection to Country.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or currently completing Diploma)
* Strong understanding of the NQF and EYLF
* Demonstrated knowledge of safe sleep practices
* Child Protection and Food Safety certifications, or willingness to obtain
* Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
* Current Blue Card and First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
* A genuine passion for nature-based early childhood education
How to Apply
If you're passionate about early childhood education and meet the above criteria, we'd love to hear from you To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter (outlining your suitability), and a current reference to ***************@unakids.com.au.
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