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Lynne Dixon
Operations Manager
Operations Manager Lynne Dixon has extensive experience in service-based organisations, covering the broad range of life from early years to aged care. Lynne holds significant operational expertise in business expansion in the early years space. Her expansive career covers government, public organisations and private enterprise and is supported with qualifications including a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) and Master of Health Science.
Jessie Baker
Area Manager
Jessie Baker is a dedicated and experienced early education professional with over 20 years of sector experience. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality care and education that fosters children’s development, well-being, and early learning foundations.
Jessie holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and is passionate about building strong relationships with families, children and the wider community. She actively engages with parents and caregivers to ensure open communication, shared goals, and a supportive environment for children’s growth. Her ability to build trust and rapport with families has contributed significantly to positive community engagement and program success.
As an effective leader, Jessie has a proven track record of leading and managing diverse teams. She believes in nurturing a collaborative team environment, encouraging ongoing professional development, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Kim van Straaten
Centre Manager Milton
Kim van Straaten, grew up in South Africa and came to Australia as an adult. After spending a year in Sydney, she joined us in sunny Brisbane and soon after commenced with API Childcare, now canopy Early Education Milton, starting as an Educator in 2017. Kim has qualifications and a background finance and law; however, she was driven for a change in focus to an area she felt very passionate about and made the switch to childcare. Kim gets a lot of satisfaction and happiness working in the early years education sector and her desire to make a difference and create a positive learning environment for children has pushed her to continue studying in the field, now on her way to completing a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching.
Conor Anderson
Centre Manager Dakabin
Conor Anderson’s passion for working with children began at the age of 16 when he took on the role of an indoor soccer coach for under-10s. This experience sparked his interest in childcare, leading him to pursue a career in the field at 18 to further develop his skills and abilities in supporting children.
With nine years of experience in the childcare sector, spanning Early Learning to Outside School Hours Care, Conor’s dedication to community connections and inspiring other men in the industry has grown. He aims to demonstrate and inspire that men can play a vital role in early childhood education.
Bri Ladlay
Centre Manager ormiston
My journey in early childhood education is driven by a deep commitment to creating nurturing, inspiring environments where children can thrive. I’ve been consistently working in the sector for almost six years, and I’m proud to have recently stepped into the role of Centre Manager at canopy Early Education Ormiston.
As a parent myself, I understand the trust families place in early education services. That personal insight fuels my passion for supporting children’s development and building strong, meaningful relationships with families. I believe in the power of play-based learning and am committed to creating a space where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to explore their world.
In my role as Centre Manager, I take a thoughtful, hands-on approach to leading our team and upholding the high standards of care and education that canopy is known for.
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canopy Team Benefits
Join us at canopy and receive:
Career progression
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Reward and recognition
Including our monthly canopy commendation award
Corporate social responsibility
With great local connections
Professional development
Employee Assistance Program and accessible support team
Pregnancy and parenting support
Including 70% gap fee discount for canopy employees
Sustainable practice
Including our corporate partnerships and reuse donations.
Refer a friend
Incentive program
grant
10% educator retention grant
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Current Opportunities
We are currently in search of:
• Lead Educators
• Educators
• Inclusion Support Educators
• Casual Educators
Contact us info@canopyee.com.au
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