Casual Educator

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Job summary

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT is seeking a Casual Educator in Calwell, ACT to join a safety‑mocused, child‑centric team. You will support high‑quality, play‑based programs in Early Childhood and/or Out of School Hours settings.

You will hold an ACECQA‑approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. A WWVP card, First Aid, and completion of National Safety Training modules are preferred. Above award wages apply.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 1 year experience with children in Early Learning environments.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children and their wellbeing.
• Solid understanding of the NQF/NQS, and Early Years Learning Framework including My Time, Our Place.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build positive relationships.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and creativity in delivering programs.
• Commitment to Anglicare’s mission and values; WWVP ACT required; First Aid certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.
• Assist in implementing, evaluating, and documenting play-based educational programs.
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment supporting children's wellbeing.
• Maintain confidentiality about service, children, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in Workplace Health & Safety activities to ensure a safe environment for all.
• Maintain professional communication with colleagues and managers to achieve service excellence.
• Adhere to Early Childhood Australia’s Code of Ethics and Anglicare’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Creativity in teaching

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT – Calwell ACT

Casual Educator

Located in Calwell, ACT

Above award wages

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator looking to be part of a highly skilled and supportive team?

About Us

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare) is a not‑for‑profit organisation currently seeking Casual Educators to join our team in Calwell, ACT. We are deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and we maintain zero tolerance for child abuse in any form.

At Anglicare, we create child‑safe environments where children feel included, valued, and heard, and where their strengths and diversity are celebrated. We genuinely promote the cultural safety and inclusion of all children and young people, including by respecting and valuing the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

We also work proactively to remove barriers that may prevent children and families with diverse needs from feeling safe, welcome, or included. Our organisation actively works to reduce the likelihood of harm, encourages concerns to be raised, and responds promptly to any disclosures, allegations, or signs of harm. We equip our staff with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, prevent, and report harm, fostering a culture where children feel safe to speak up whenever they feel worried or unsafe.

About the Opportunity:

As a Casual Educator, you will play a key role in supporting our teams to deliver high‑quality educational play‑based programs for children, in Early Childhood and/or Out of School Hours programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Create secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community and provide them with prompt and courteous service.

Assist in the implementation, evaluation and documentation of play‑based educational programs suitable to the needs and interests of the children at the service.

Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.

Maintain confidentiality on all issues relating to the service, the children, families, & colleagues.

Participate and contribute to Workplace Health & Safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for children, families, team members, and visitors.

Maintain professional communication with all relevant colleagues and managers and work harmoniously to achieve excellence in every aspect of service delivery.

Adherence to both Early Childhood Australia’s Code of Ethics and Anglicare's Code of Conduct.

About You

You hold an ACECQA‑approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

You have minimum 1 year experience working with children in Early Learning environments.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children and upholding their safety and wellbeing at all times.

You have a solid understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework, and the My Time, Our Place Framework for learning.

You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

You bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to your work, along with a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

You are committed to Anglicare’s mission and values of integrity, inclusiveness, dignity, and compassion.

You hold a current First Aid certificate, or a willingness to obtain.

You have a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card – ACT.

You have completed the foundation training modules of the National Child Safety Training provided by the Department of Education, Australian Government (prior to employment)

For all enquiries, please get in touch with Recruitment team on at ***********@anglicare.com.au

Applicants will be required to undergo reference checks and a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment.

Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.