Casual Educator - Dubbo

Gowrie NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Workplace Award 2025

2 weeks Christmas/New Year closure

Gowrie Education Hub PD

Classroom resources

Leadership programs

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discount program

Job summary

Gowrie NSW in Dubbo, NSW seeks a casual Early Childhood Educator to join our not-for-profit learning organisation. You will contribute to our vision of empowering children to participate actively in their communities, while working within a supportive, family-like team.

We value professional growth, dedicated resources, and leadership development, with opportunities across NSW/ACT. Applicants should hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA equivalent and current

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA equivalent.
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP).

Responsibilities

• Casual role requiring dedication to inspiring young minds and shaping futures.
• Engage with children and families in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to Gowrie NSW's values of caring, inclusivity, integrity and authenticity.

Education

Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Description

Educate and Empower - ECE at Gowrie NSW Dubbo

Proud Winners of the Best Workplace Award & Change Champion Award 2025

At Gowrie NSW, our commitment to excellence and positive change has been recognised with the prestigious Best Workplace Award and Change Champion Award 2025. These honours reflect our dedication to creating an inspiring and supportive environment for both our team and the children we serve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower children to be active participants in society, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions are felt across communities.

Unparalleled Opportunities for our People

We believe in empowering our educators by offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and career enhancement. This is the essence of the Gowrie difference - a commitment to our people that fills us with immense pride.

We're proud to say we are not just a team; we're a family of passionate educators and teachers dedicated to making a real difference in the early childhood sector.

About Gowrie NSW

For 85 years, Gowrie NSW has been at the forefront of early and middle childhood education, setting the benchmark for quality, care, and educational excellence. Our programs support children in shaping futures, nurturing leadership, and an provide an informed professional workforce to provide the very best for children.

This Opportunity is Yours!

Imagine a Casual role where Mondays to Fridays are about inspiring young minds and shaping futures. That is the journey we invite you to join us on.

Why Choose Gowrie NSW

• Winners of Best Workplace Award, and Change Champion Award 2025
• Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
• Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
• Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
• Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous retail discount program

About You

We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

• Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA equivalent
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP etc.)
• A desire to work with an engaged team who live Gowrie NSW values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

You'll work alongside a support team of Early Childhood Educators in a dynamic, engaging and collaborative team.

Gowrie NSW is more than just a workplace - its a community. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and your work truly makes a difference. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of early and middle childhood education in Australia.

Whether it's your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.

All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW's child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.