DIPLOMA QUALIFIED EDUCATOR

Explore & Develop; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Fully paid professional development

Onsite parking

Monthly RDO

Job summary

Explore & Develop Terrigal is looking for a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team, working with toddlers aged 1–2 and 2–3 years. The role emphasises warm, responsive relationships, play-based learning and high-quality care in a supportive environment.

We value child safety and ongoing professional learning, with opportunities for mentoring, training and career development within our Exceeding-rated service. A full-time roster supports work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Diploma is required for the role.
• Strong warmth, enthusiasm and genuine passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Be available to work 7:00am–6:00pm.
• Undertake Responsible Person duties when required.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator looking for a workplace where you are valued, supported and encouraged?

Explore & Develop Terrigal is seeking a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team, working with our 1–2-year-old and 2–3-year-old children.

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for early childhood education, and who is committed to creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for young children.

About us:

Explore & Develop Terrigal is a Child Safe, Exceeding-rated early childhood education and care service, proudly providing exceptional education and care within a beautiful park-like environment.

Our purpose-built service features engaging, creative learning spaces across five age-specific classrooms, caring for and educating up to 88 children each day. We believe children learn best through play, meaningful relationships and environments that inspire curiosity and discovery.

Led by an experienced, engaged and supportive Approved Provider and Leadership Team, we are committed to maintaining excellence across every aspect of the National Quality Framework. Our Exceeding rating reflects our strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, reflective practice and respectful relationships.

We pride ourselves on our welcoming team culture and are passionate about supporting educators to build rewarding careers in early childhood education.

About the role:

We are seeking a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team, working within our toddler learning environments with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years.

The successful applicant will:

• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional team environment.
• >Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Be available to work across our operating hours of 7:00am–6:00pm.
• Be willing to undertake Responsible Person duties when required.

About you:

Essential requirements are as follows.

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• A genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years, with an understanding of the unique developmental needs, interests and milestones of each age group.
• A nurturing and responsive approach to supporting toddlers as they develop independence, confidence, communication and social skills.
• A strong appreciation of the importance of secure relationships, play-based learning and supporting children’s curiosity and exploration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sound understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Initiative, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to our team.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and professional learning.

Child-safe selection criteria

As part of our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, all applicants will be assessed against our Child Safe Recruitment Criteria.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and the rights of children.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities, including mandatory reporting obligations and professional boundaries.
• The ability to build respectful, responsive and trusting relationships with children while supporting children’s voices, agency and participation.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment for all children and families.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when working with children and the ability to uphold the service’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe practices.
• Capacity to identify, respond to and report concerns relating to child safety, wellbeing or risk of harm.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning in child protection, child safe practices and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong values aligned with respectful relationships, teamwork, professionalism and ethical practice.

Explore & Develop Terrigal is committed to safeguarding children and creating a child safe culture where every child is respected, protected and empowered.

Employment is subject to satisfactory child safety screening, Working With Children Check verification, reference checks and all relevant pre-employment requirements.

What we offer:

• Above Award wages.
• Eligible service for the Government Worker Retention Payment.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Monthly RDO.
• Monthly rotating roster supporting work-life balance.
• A supportive, friendly and experienced team.
• Dedicated mentoring and ongoing professional support.
• Fully paid professional development and ongoing training.
• Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Uniform provided.
• Onsite parking.
• Closure over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Annual staff Christmas celebration and team recognition events.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and have a genuine love for working with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years, we would love to hear from you.

Join a service where children come first, educators are valued, and quality education and care are at the heart of everything we do.