Diploma Qualified Educator - Jamison ELC

Ymcacanberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workers Retention Grant

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

Employee Perks & Discounts

Paid Onboarding & Training

WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement

Medibank Corporate Health Cover

Beny perks

Job summary

The Y Canberra Region is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to support high-quality learning environments for children. You will plan, implement and assess programs aligned with EYLF, NQF and NQS, supervise children, build relationships with families, and document learning outcomes.

In the Lead Educator’s absence, provide leadership to the room team to maintain continuity of care. Role requires an ACECQA-approved Diploma in ECEC, current First Aid/CPR, and ongoing safeguarding

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid & CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Internal training modules completed prior to commencement.
• Geccko child safety training foundations 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain.
• Geccko advanced child safety training 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain.
• ACT Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain.
• WWVP card or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for children to thrive.
• Collaborate with Lead Educator and Educational Leader to plan, implement and evaluate programs aligned with EYLF, NQF and NQS.
• Supervise children, foster relationships with families and colleagues, document learning and development.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting The Y Canberra Region.
• In Lead Educator's absence, provide leadership to room team to ensure continuity of high-quality education and care.

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Do Food Safely certificate

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

Y Mandatory Internal Training

Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2

Geccko - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4

ACT Government Keeping Children and Young People Safe training

Current Paid ACT Working With Vulnerable People card (WWVP)

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join our dynamic, inclusive team at The Y Canberra Region, where we don’t just value your contributions, we celebrate them! Guided by our core values of Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility, we’re dedicated to creating a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of children and young people.

About the role

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care by creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where every child can thrive.

Working collaboratively with the Lead Educator and Educational Leader, you will help plan, implement and evaluate educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS). You will actively supervise children, foster strong relationships with families and colleagues, contribute to children's learning and development through meaningful documentation, promote health, safety and wellbeing, and maintain a welcoming environment that reflects the values and philosophy of The Y Canberra Region.

In the absence of the Lead Educator, you will confidently provide leadership to the room team to ensure continuity of high-quality education and care.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Do Food Safely certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Y Mandatory Internal Training - completion of all required organisational online learning modules prior to commencement
• Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Geccko - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• ACT Government - Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current Paid ACT Working With Vulnerable People card (WWVP) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Why Join The Y?

At The Y, we’re committed to creating a rewarding and supportive workplace where both children and our team thrive. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Workers Retention Grant – We support employment stability and growth within our sector.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Free flu shots and 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
• Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.
• Employee Perks & Discounts – Access rewards through Y Thanks, plus 20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
• Paid Onboarding & Training – Fully paid training from day one.
• WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement – We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal for eligible staff.
• Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on health insurance.
• Beny – Access exclusive perks and insights to enhance physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Y Canberra Region has a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people first and foremost in all of our programs and activities. We have extensive Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures which help us to continually embed a safe culture. The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region’s services. To find out more please visit: Safeguarding Policy Document

Pre-employment checks include:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• International Police Check - If applicable
• Two Verbal reference checks - At least one referee must be your manager or supervisor from your most recent role
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
• Applications close on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.