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Lead Educators – Join Our Team at Papilio Robina (Gold Coast)

Are you a passionate and experienced Lead Educator ready to inspire, lead, and make a meaningful difference? We’d love to welcome you to our incredible team at Papilio Robina on the Gold Coast.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Affinity Advantages:

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees from day one
• Apply for scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Access wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers

About the Centre

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At Papilio Robina, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel a strong sense of belonging. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, our centre offers beautifully designed learning spaces and a supportive team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous growth.

Our experienced leadership team is passionate about empowering educators, fostering strong relationships, and delivering high-quality early education experiences. We embrace curiosity, creativity, and play-based learning, ensuring every child is supported to thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.

At Papilio Robina, you’ll be part of a positive, inclusive team that celebrates success, supports one another, and is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families every day.

About You

You are a dedicated and passionate early childhood professional who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to delivering high-quality education and care.

You will bring:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Current first aid certification (including asthma and anaphylaxis) or willingness to obtain
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young children
• A passion for mentoring team members and leading practice within your room

Why Work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team too.

Affinity allows our people to shine, so we can deliver the very best in early education.

Our Curriculum

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five.

This approach is based on the belief that learning and development is most successful when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. It draws on contemporary research and evidence-informed practices such as Circle of Security, the Abecedarian Approach, and Project-Based Learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity.

We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm. We also prioritise the safety, wellbeing and rights of our employees and their families.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!

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