Diploma Qualified Educator – Full Time

Discovery Early Education; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Early Education and Care Centre in Thrumster, Port Macquarie, NSW, is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator for a full-time role. You will work with your room team to deliver high-quality education and care, building strong relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, fostering safe, inclusive environments and collaborating with

Qualifications

• An approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Previous experience working within an early childhood education and care setting.
• A sound understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standard.
• A genuine commitment to high-quality, relationship-based practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Current approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain/maintain these as required.
• Completed required National Child Safety Training, or willingness to meet applicable training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Build secure, respectful and responsive relationships with children.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional room culture.
• Support children’s individual strengths, interests, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Work closely with families and colleagues to provide consistency for children.
• Contribute to critical reflection, continuous improvement and the wider Discovery community.
• Maintain a strong commitment to children’s safety, rights and wellbeing.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Join an Exceeding-rated, locally owned centre where quality practice is supported by staffing above ratio.

Discovery Early Education and Care Centre is looking for an experienced and passionate Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team in a full-time position.

We are an independently owned and operated, stand-alone early childhood service in Thrumster, proudly connected to the local community. Being locally owned allows us to maintain a personal, responsive approach, with decisions made by people who know our centre, our educators, our children and our families.

Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard across all seven Quality Areas, we are committed to maintaining high-quality education and care — and to giving our educators the support they need to deliver it.

Why work at Discovery?

An Exceeding-rated serviceJoin a team that has been recognised as Exceeding the National Quality Standard across all seven Quality Areas. Quality practice isn't something we simply talk about — it is embedded in the way we work every day.

Locally owned and operatedDiscovery is a stand-alone, locally owned service. We value genuine relationships, connection to our community and having leadership that is present, accessible and involved in the day-to-day operation of the centre.

We are committed to staffing above ratioWe believe quality education and care requires educators to have the time and support to build meaningful relationships with children. Our commitment to staffing above minimum educator-to-child ratios provides greater support across our rooms and helps create a more positive environment for both children and educators.

A strong, experienced teamYou’ll work alongside qualified and experienced educators, Room Leaders, our Educational Leader and leadership team in a culture that values collaboration, reflection and professional growth.

Time and support for quality practiceWe want our educators to be able to focus on children, relationships and meaningful learning, not simply getting through the day. Our staffing approach, leadership structure and professional support reflect this.

Engaging learning environmentsOur indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully developed to support children’s curiosity, independence, creativity and connection with their world.

A centre connected to its communityCommunity involvement is an important part of Discovery. Our children and educators participate in meaningful partnerships, local experiences and programs that extend learning beyond the centre.

About the role

As a Diploma-qualified Educator at Discovery, you will work collaboratively with your room team to provide high-quality education and care while building strong, respectful relationships with children and families.

You will:

Support the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

Build secure, respectful and responsive relationships with children

Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional room culture

Support children’s individual strengths, interests, wellbeing and sense of belonging

Work closely with families and colleagues to provide consistency for children

Contribute to critical reflection, continuous improvement and the wider Discovery community

Maintain a strong commitment to children’s safety, rights and wellbeing

What we’re looking for

To be considered for this position, you will have:

An approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or equivalent recognised qualification

Previous experience working within an early childhood education and care setting

A sound understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standard

A genuine commitment to high-quality, relationship-based practice

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A professional, reliable and collaborative approach

A current Working with Children Check

Current approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain/maintain these as required

Completed required National Child Safety Training, or willingness to meet applicable training requirements

Our commitment to child safety

At Discovery, the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are paramount.

We are committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, respected, heard and included. All educators are expected to actively contribute to our child safe culture, understand their responsibilities and demonstrate safe professional practice every day.

Employment with Discovery is subject to our child safe recruitment and screening processes, including Working with Children Check verification, reference checks and other pre-employment requirements relevant to the position.

Come and discover the difference

If you’re looking for a centre where quality is genuinely valued, staffing goes beyond minimum ratios, leadership is accessible, and local ownership means decisions are made with our children, families and educators in mind, we’d love to hear from you.

Discovery Early Education and Care CentreThrumster | Port Macquarie, NSW

Exceeding quality. Local leadership. Genuine relationships. A team supported to do their best work.