Opening July 2026 | Brand-New 127-Place Service | 6 Rooms

Something special is opening in Mooroolbark this July and we’re looking for 3 x Diploma-qualified Lead Educators to join us from the very beginning - opportunities available in the 0-3 year age group for an immediate start.

As an Early Childhood Lead Educator, you know how integral your role is. Skip the wordy ad! Watch the video instead, and below, uncover how we value you, enhancing your career piece by piece with fantastic benefits at our Mooroolbark service. 🌟

But what does the journey look like from here?

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a short one-way video interview so we can learn more about your experience and what excites you about building a service from the ground up.

From there, selected candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day at the service alongside other potential Lead Educators.

This is more than an interview. It’s your opportunity to:

🧩 Step inside the brand-new space
🧩 Meet the Service Manager
🧩 Connect with potential teammates
🧩 Show us how you collaborate, lead and bring learning to life

We’re intentionally building this team from day one and we want every piece to fit beautifully.

We Value You:

🧩People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.

🧩Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.

🧩Service-Based Celebrations and recognition program.

🧩YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.

🧩Discounts to 100’s of major retailers.

🧩On-Demand Learning Library with access 90+ courses, including exclusive ECA training.

🧩75% Staff Childcare Discount*.

🧩Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service.

🧩Salary Packaging options.

🧩Enjoy a Chef-Cooked Lunch on us.

🧩Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

🧩Refer a friend bonus for you to keep and treat yourself or donate to our nominated charity.

🧩Continuous feedback model with regular check-ins from your manager to always know the ‘word on the street’.

🧩Interstate relocation support and sponsorship opportunities.

🧩and more.....

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care