Diploma Educator - New Centre!

Gowrie Nsw; Victoria; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Paid breaks

Monthly RDOs

Winners of Best Workplace Award

Scholarship programs for further study

Professional development through Gowie

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Audrey EEC (St Leonards) opens September 2026, a brand new 60-place service operating Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm. This role supports children aged 0-5 with a consistent educator approach and deep family engagement, within a warm, inclusive learning environment.

As a not-for-profit centre, we prioritise child safety and community collaboration, including partnerships with local schools and allied health professionals, offering professional development and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children Services or ACECQA-approved qualifications.
• Current compliance certificates (WWCC, teacher/childcare training, etc.).
• Desire to work with Gowrie NSW values: caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity, authenticity.

Education

Diploma in Children Services or Working Towards ACECQA approved Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Introduction

Gowrie NSW, has been providing high-quality education and care for more than 85 years. As a not-for-profit organisation, every decision we make is focused on what's best for children and families. Our educators are experienced, warm and committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, empowered and connected.

Description

About Gowrie NSW Audrey EEC (St Leonards) - OPENING SOON

Opening in September 2026 pending service approvals, Audrey Early Education Centre is a brand new 60-place service located in St Leonards. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Audrey EEC welcomes children aged 0-5 into a thoughtfully designed learning environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Our primary educator model ensures each child is supported by one dedicated educator who develops a deep understanding of their routines, personality, interests, and family context. This consistent and trusted relationship forms the foundation for children's learning, confidence, and sense of belonging.

As part of the local community, Audrey EEC fosters meaningful connections beyond the centre. We partner with local schools to support smooth transitions to kindergarten, collaborate with allied health professionals to respond to children's needs early, and create a warm, inclusive space where families feel genuinely at home.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every decision we make is guided by one priority: children.

Benefits For You

• Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)
• Paid breaks
• Monthly RDOs for Full time employees
• Winners of Best Workplace Award, and Change Champion Award 2025
• Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year periodPaid study leaveand access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
• 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
• Discounted child-care fees(up to 75%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous retail discount program

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold Diploma in Children Services or Working Towards ACECQA approved Qualifications
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Geccko Mandatory Training, Child Protection Certificate, Teacher Accreditation etc.)
• A desire to work with an engaged team who live Gowrie NSW values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.

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

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.