Early Childhood Educators Full Time, Part Time, Casual

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family; Nowra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre in Nowra, NSW is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators for a new centre opening in 2027. roles include planning activities, caring for children aged 0-6, and partnering with families to support Aboriginal community wellbeing.

Roles are available as Full Time, Part Time and Casual, with a focus on safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate care and education. Applicants should be passionate about child development and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services required.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Understanding of child safety standards and safeguarding.
• Ability to work in a culturally safe environment with Aboriginal families.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Early Childhood Educators Full Time, Part Time, Casual

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family – Nowra NSW

Early Childhood Educators | Positions Available Now | New Centre Opening 2027

Join our growing organisation at an exciting time of expansion. Start with our team now and have the opportunity to be part of our new centre when it opens in 2027.

We are seeking highly motivated Certificate III and Diploma trained educators to join our existing team. We provide a friendly atmosphere where you will feel valued and appreciated and your ideas welcomed.

You will need to have a strong work ethic and be committed to educating and caring for young children.

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre prides itself on being a place of belonging for all children, their families, and the Shoalhaven community. Our centre is dedicated to all Elders, past and present, for their valuable knowledge, wisdom, and loving care passed on to our Boori’s and their families, as well as the community.

Childrens safety, rights and best interests are paramount in all aspects of our organisation and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. Child Safety and Wellbeing take priority over all other considerations, and are emedded within everyday practice.

Cullunghutti is a culturally safe special place for children and families and staff to connect, grow, and learn together, reflecting and strengthening Aboriginal identity within the wider community. It brings together a range of early childhood, health, and family support services to improve education, health, wellbeing, and quality of life for Aboriginal children and families, and helps them learn and grow to become the future leaders of our community.

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre was established under the Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership Agreement (IECDNP), as a Closing the Gap initiative. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and self-managed by our Aboriginal community.

We are looking for educators who believe every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services
• Experience working with Children
• An understanding of The Office of the Children’s Guardians Child Safe Scheme & Child Safe Standards
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety
• Experience in programming for children aged 0-6 years
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest and passion in working with young children
• A positive friendly manner
• Working knowledge of the NQF & EYLF
• Ability to form respectful, responsive relationships with children, families and the local community
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
• Must be over 18 years old

REQUIRED IF SUCCESSFUL

• Working with children check
• Prohibited Persons Search
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Approved Child Protection & Child Safe Training

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people strongly encouraged to apply.