Early Childhood Educators

CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Christmas leave

Annual leave loading

Personal leave

PD & EAP

Salary packaging

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong is opening a brand-new Early Learning Centre in Campbelltown. We are seeking Diploma and Cert III qualified educators to join full-time, part-time or casual roles in a modern, purpose-built centre.

You will create safe, engaging learning environments, partner with families, and support children’s development through observation and planning. NSW WWCC and first aid training are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and families.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, nurturing and engaging learning environments.
• Inspire children's learning through play-based experiences.
• Partner with families to support positive outcomes and connections.
• Observe and plan to support children's development.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and child-safe practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Observation & planning

NQF/EYLF knowledge

Child safety mindset

Education

Diploma or Cert III in Children’s Services

Job description

Early Childhood Educators (Diploma and Cert III Qualified) - New Campbelltown centre!

We are offering multiple opportunities for skilled, passionate Educators to join our brand-new Early Learning Centre (ELC) in Campbelltown. You'll play a foundational role in establishing our new ultra-modern, future focussed and bright centre in a full-time, part time or casual capacity.

What You'll Be Doing

At CatholicCare's ELC Campbelltown, you'll play a key role in creating safe, nurturing and engaging learning environments where children can grow, thrive and reach their full potential. You'll be:

• Inspiring children's learning through meaningful, play-based experiences.
• Fostering a warm, safe and welcoming environment for every child.
• Partnering with families to support positive outcomes and strong connections.
• Supporting children's individual development through observation and planning.
• Contributing to a collaborative team committed to quality early education.
• A champion of child-safe practices and maintain compliance with child protection, privacy and safeguarding requirements.

What We Offer You

• $32.47 to $36.57 per hour dependent upon qualification and experience (plus a 10% Industry Worker Retention payment)
• Up to $18,550 tax-free not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
• 3 additional days leave at Christmas
• Annual Leave Loading
• 15 days Personal Leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

What You Bring To The Role

• Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and child protection requirements.
• A child-safe mindset and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing and development.
• Proficiency in time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain).
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Completion of Child Safe training (e.g. Understanding Child Safety and Responding to Harm), or willingness to complete prior to commencement.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 9:00am.

For further information about the role, please contact Faith Soo - ELC Director via e: [e-mail]

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.