Meet the Team
Our commitment to quality shines bright through our fun and engaging curriculum, which helps us create a space where learning is an adventure! Our educators are not only highly trained, boasting qualifications from Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, but they are also filled with experience and creativity!
To keep things fresh and fabulous, our staff members dive into ongoing professional development, ensuring they’re always at the top of their game to provide your child with the best individualized education and care. Each program area has a Lead Educator, who is like the captain of our ship, guiding the team in bringing the daily program to life with excitement and joy!
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Glenice believes “working with families and children is incredibly humbling. Knowing we have such a privileged purpose in their lives and seeing the work our educators do to impact and enrich the lives of children and families is incredibly rewarding”.
Having worked in the Early Childhood sector as an advocate for children for nearly 30 years, Glenice oversees all aspects of operations at SHBELC. She drives initiatives to support employee engagement, retention and professional development. Her experience, knowledge and passion are integral in SHBELC being:
a great place to work for all staff,
a place that delivers positive and life transforming outcomes for children and families,
a Centre filled with plenty of heart that provides children with the opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of learning, while they and their families make lifelong memories.
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When it comes to anything money, Sue is the go-to-person at SHBELC. With her three daughters attending Kindergarten at SHBELC many years ago Sue has a long term interest and commitment to the ongoing influence SHBELC has in the local community. Sue has extensive experience in Government funding, Childcare Subsidy and all things fees related, which gives her a broad and deep understanding of any questions or issues related to the financial aspect of having your children enrolled at SHBELC. This expertise sees Sue working closely with families on any given day to ensure high level family satisfaction and financial viability.
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Alicia is a passionate Early Childhood Educator who has worked at Surrey Hills Baptist Early Learning Centre for the past 19 years. In that time, she has witnessed many positive changes and developments within the Early Childhood Education sector such as the development of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards. Alicia continues to advocate for children through her teaching practice and her role as Education Manager. In her capacity as Education Manager, Alicia strives to inspire and support colleagues and educators whilst developing and fostering collaborative relationships and partnerships with children and families
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Kim joined SHBELC in 2023 - she has had a long career in Finance across a number of sectors. Her financial expertise and lateral thinking are invaluable as she works with the Treasurer and fellow members of the Leadership team to develop the annual budget. Kim is passionate about working with families to ease the financial strain care and education can have on families. Being a not for profit service SHBELC prides itself on keeping costs as minimal as possible ensuring all families have access to high quality education and care
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Karen’s role at SHBELC is very unique. She has been engaged by the Baptist Unition of Victoria and SHBELC to reach into our community and support those in need, in particular the children, families and staff. In her Community Connections Role, Karen also reaches into the local and wider community to offer support and a sense of belonging, this is done through community fundraisers, community projects, music programs and new parent groups. Karen is a wealth of knowledge and has a heart for people, she is a true asset to the SHBELC community
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The Leadership team comprises of a range of staff and educators across each area of the Centre. As such SHBELC invites a staff member to join the Leadership team in order to share valuable perspectives, thoughts and ideas that originate from a staffing and practical level. The role of the Staff Representative is to work collaboratively with staff and Leadership to ensure SHBELC remains a team focused environment
Our first priority is to create a warm and caring atmosphere that makes coming to the Centre each day a pleasure – for you and for us!
When it comes to delivering quality education and care for families, this team is simply a step ahead of the rest.
Would you like to work at SHBELC
Working at SHBELC is more than a job. It’s a place to grow, make friends, thrive, inspire and have fun.
Being part of the staffing team is more than just working and clocking in each day – it’s about being part of a vibrant, values-driven community where passionate educators come together, collaborate with the intention of making a real difference.
At SHBELC you’ll find purpose in every moment as you support children through their formative years of learning and development. Our team is united by a shared love for early education, a deep respect for each other, and a commitment to excellence, high quality education and care and are motivated by professionalism and integrity
SHBELC has been renown within the local community as providers of high quality early childhood education and care for nearly 90 years and aim to be industry leading in all that we do: from our aesthetically gentle, homelike architectural spaces, child-led learning curriculums and nature playgrounds to our extremely yummy and nutritious seasonal menus.
Why Join Surrey Hills Baptist Early Learning Centre
Growth with Purpose
Every day is an opportunity to engage with an inspiring, play-based learning program that sparks curiosity, confidence, and creativity in every child – and every educator.
Join a Passionate Team
Our educators and teachers don’t just strive for excellence – they live it. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work.
Professional Development That Counts
We believe in lifelong learning – for children and for educators. At SHBELC, we have a generous annual operational budget line that ensures all staff have access to generous professional development opportunities and ongoing support to help you reach your goals and expand your skills.
Rewarding achievements and positive contributions
Staff are recognised for their work and contributions. Roles at SHBELC are remunerated under the Children’s Services Award 2010 and the VECTEA 2020 based on qualifications and experience.
