2IC in Brisbane

Permanent Part-Time position – open to flexible hours for the right candidate. Competitive rates.

This role plays a pivotal leadership role within The Gap Uniting Early Learning service, combining hands-on room leadership with service-wide operational and educational leadership support.

• Support the Centre Director as Second in Charge (2IC), including acting as the Responsible Person.
• Contribute to educational leadership and service oversight, particularly in the Director’s absence.

In your day-to-day role, you will:

• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s development.
• Mentor and guide educators within your room and across the service.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Support centre operations including rostering, enrolments, family communication and administrative tasks.
• Act as the Responsible Person when required, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework Model and embed the values of The Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod.
• Step into the Centre Director role during periods of absence, supporting staff leadership, compliance, safety, and service performance.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity for an experienced educator who enjoys balancing direct practice with leadership, and who is ready to grow their influence while remaining connected to children and families.

What’s in it for you?

• An extra Day off at Christmas.
• A dedicated Education Specialist that provides ongoing guidance to strengthen your teaching practices and educational programs.
• Generous professional development opportunities.
• Reward and Recognition program and a generous Employee Referral program.
• Centre closes between Christmas and New Year allowing all staff to have time off with loved ones.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of professional qualifications, practical leadership experience and strong values alignment.

Qualifications & Compliance:

• Minimum Early Childhood Diploma qualification (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check – Qld).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification.
• National Criminal History Check (assessed every three years).
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Experience & Capability:

• Experience supporting or stepping into leadership responsibilities (e.g. Responsible Person, 2IC or acting leadership roles).
• Experience leading a room and delivering a high-quality, play-based educational program.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG, NQS, National Law and Regulations.
• Confidence supporting compliance, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide children’s behaviour positively and support individual needs.
• Well-developed communication skills to work effectively with educators, families and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and computer skills.

Values & Personal Attributes:

• A collaborative, respectful and inclusive leadership style.
• Integrity, professionalism and a genuine commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.
• Flexibility to meet service needs, including acting in leadership roles when required.

Summary:

This is a hybrid leadership position combining:

• Room Lead responsibilities – delivering exceptional education and care.
• Second-in-Charge (2IC) duties – supporting centre operations and compliance.
• Educational and service leadership support – including stepping into the Centre Director role when required.

It’s an ideal opportunity for an experienced early childhood educator who wants to grow as a leader without stepping away from practice, and who values community, inclusion and purpose-driven work within a faith-based organisation.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.