Diploma Qualified Educators - Early Childhood Education and Care

Communities at Work; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (sick & annual)

Salary packaging

Discounts for child enrolled

Professional development opportunities

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Communities at Work in Canberra is seeking Diploma Qualified Educators for Early Childhood Education and Care. You will create safe, nurturing learning experiences and work with a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and care.

Requirements include a Diploma in ECE, evidence of National Child Safe Training, knowledge of the National Quality Framework, WWVP registration, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• National Child Safe Training (Geccko) evidence required.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and regulations.
• WWVP registration required.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning experiences for children.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver high-quality services.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrate initiative, reliability and fresh educational ideas.

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Diploma Qualified Educators - Early Childhood Education and Care

Communities at Work acknowledges its responsibility to uphold and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and to respect and listen to the opinions of the children and young people in our care. For further information, please visit our website to view our Statement of Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Early Childhood Educators – Diploma Qualified

If you’re a Diploma-qualified early childhood educator who understands the National Quality Framework and loves making a meaningful difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll help create safe, nurturing and inspiring learning experiences for children, working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Your ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues—along with your initiative, reliability and fresh educational ideas—will help us continue delivering high-quality services for our community.

What We Need from You

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Completed and evidence of National Child Safe Training (Geccko).

Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.

A Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

High ability to demonstrate capability and capacity to be an effective member of a team.

Display confident abilities to communicate, reflect and build respectful workplace relationships.

Benefits for You

Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.

Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply

Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

About Us

Communities at Work is a leading Canberra-based not-for-profit provider of early education and care, with a strong commitment to supporting local children, families and communities. We’re proud to have been recognised through the ACT Training Awards, including as Large Employer of the Year in recent years.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and/or Permanent Residents.

Additional Information

In line with our commitment to child safety and our obligation to uphold the requirements within the National Quality Framework, referee checks and employment verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.