Early Childhood Educator positions (Diploma and Cert III) - Commencing T1, 2027

Moruya Preschool; Moruya; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Job summary

Moruya Preschool on the NSW South Coast invites qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our warm, community-owned not-for-profit team for Term 1, 2027. Roles include permanent part-time, temporary part-time, and casual positions, with above award wages and flexible hours to suit individual commitments.

We operate with small groups, strong community links, and a commitment to child safety, inclusivity, and high-quality learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Diploma in Children’s Services from ACECQA approved training organisation.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational programs per approved learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and its impact on daily practice.
• Commitment to Child Safety including understanding of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with children, staff and community.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff.
• Ability to manage workplace health and safety risks.
• Mandatory Child Safety Training (Foundation and Advanced) or willingness to obtain.
• Current level II First Aid qualification including Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR in Education and Care setting.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Educational program development

NQF knowledge

Child safety commitment

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

First Aid certified

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Early Childhood Educator positions (Diploma and Cert III) - Commencing T1, 2027

Moruya Preschool is seeking qualified and Early Childhood Educators (Diploma and Cert III) to join our team in Term 1, 2027.

Job Type: Options for Permanent part-time, Temporary part-time and casual positions available.

Salary: Salary dependent on level of experience

Moruya Preschool is a community owned, not-for-profit center located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. We are a well-established, well-resourced center with excellent facilities and strong community connections. Our groups are small, with up to 30 children per day and operate above educator-to-child ratio for staffing. We have a warm and experienced team and offer above award wages.

Child Safety is our highest priority, and successful candidates are expected to have and maintain a commitment to child safety, equity, inclusion, cultural safety and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to uphold a child-safe environment including having a strong understanding of Child Protection legislation and Mandatory Reporting obligations.

Key selection criteria

Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
• Diploma in Children’s Services from an ACECQA approved training organisation.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program in accordance with approved learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and an understanding of how this impacts on daily practice.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Child Safety including understanding of Child Protection legislation and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication with children, staff and the wider community.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff
• Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to the workplace
• Mandatory Child Safety Training, both Foundation and Advanced (or willing to obtain)
• A current level II First Aid qualification, including Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR in an Education and Care setting

Other requirements

• You have the right to live and work in Australia
• A cleared Working with Children Check (NSW) - unless exempt
• A cleared National Criminal History Check

Hours/Days of Work

Flexible to be discussed upon application