Diploma Early Childhood Educator

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Fitness Passport

Health & Fitness reimbursement

Free confidential Employee Assistance 

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a Diploma Early Childhood Educator to join our team in East Lindfield. You will work with passionate educators to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child thrives.

Your day will include planning and delivering play-based learning experiences, building strong relationships with families, and supporting children's development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Child Protection/Child Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support children's learning, wellbeing and development.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

• Salary $72,964.74 - $84,638.44 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position - 35 hours per week
• Workplace located at East Lindfield

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

As a Diploma Early Childhood Educator, you'll work alongside our passionate educators to provide a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Your day may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development
• Observing and documenting children's progress
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Working collaboratively with a dedicated and supportive team

Qualifications, experience & skills:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Child Protection training (CHCPRT025)/ Child Safety training
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and child development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, positive and adaptable approach
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform provided
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program

Closes:11:30pm, 12/11/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to becoming a Child Safe Organisation and embedding theNSW Child Safe Standardsacross our organisation's culture and practices.

We support the aims and objectives of the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian and relevant Child Protection legislation and are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people across our LGA