Second in Charge (2IC) Riverview

Uniting Early Learning Riverview

• Permanent Part-Time Opportunity with flexible working arrangement available

About the Centre

At Uniting Early Learning Riverview, children are at the heart of everything we do. We value our educators and foster a respectful, kind, and collaborative culture.

Our small, 38-place community-based centre offers:

• Boutique-style learning environments
• Not-for-profit, values-driven organisation
• Well-resourced, play-based learning spaces
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and support

At Uniting Early Learning, we’re more than educators — we’re passionate about making a difference in children’s lives through quality learning outcomes.

What We Offer

🪙 Above-award wages
🤱 Paid parental leave
💛 Values-led, not-for-profit organisation
🌟 Reward & recognition + referral program
🎁 Christmas closure period (centre shutdown)
📚 50% childcare fee discount
📝 Free annual certifications (First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Blue Card)
🧠 Free Child Protection training
🌳 Quality indoor & outdoor learning environments
🧑‍🏫 Supportive leadership team

In this leadership role, you will:

• Receive weekly designated non-contact time as 2IC to effectively fulfil your responsibilities and receive any required training.

• Lead a high-quality, play-based learning program aligned with the EYLF and QKLG, ensuring meaningful outcomes for children.

• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.

• Mentor and support educators to deliver consistent, engaging, and safe learning experiences.

• As a Responsible Person In Charge (RPIC) you will support daily operations assisting the Centre Director with key administrative tasks, such as rostering, enrolments, tours, staff meetings and family communication.

• Benefit from ongoing professional guidance and mentorship from an experienced Centre Director with over 15 years in the sector.

About You

• Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Leadership experience within an ECEC setting
• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and National Regulations
• Current Blue Card and relevant certifications
• Passion for leading teams and supporting children to thrive
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

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Applications will be reviewed as received.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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