Educator (Certificate III qualified)

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT; Googong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD Training opportunities

Salary packaging under PBI status

Above award wages

Paid shutdown leave

Job summary

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT is seeking a proactive Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) to join our Googong team. You will help deliver play‑based programs across ELC and OSHC, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for children and families.

We offer above award wages, PD training opportunities, and generous salary packaging under Anglicare's PBI status. This is a permanent role based in Googong, NSW, with a 75‑hour fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• ACECQA‑approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Early Learning environments.
• Demonstrated safeguarding commitment and knowledge of child safety requirements.
• Knowledge of NQF, NQS, and Early Years Learning Framework.

Responsibilities

• Create secure, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Assist in implementing and documenting play‑based educational programs.
• Provide a safe, inclusive learning environment supporting wellbeing.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to Workplace Health & Safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Help shape the future of young minds – join our team of Early Childhood Educators at Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT.

Permanent role, 75 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday 7.5 hour days)

Located in Googong, NSW

Above award wages

PD Training opportunities

Generous salary packaging benefits under Anglicare's PBI status - ask us about this!

Paid gratis leave during shut down period

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator looking to be part of a highly skilled and supportive team?

About Us

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare) is a not-for-profit organisation currently seeking Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III qualified) to join our team in Googong, NSW. We are deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, and we maintain zero tolerance for child abuse in any form.

At Anglicare, we foster Child-Safe environments where every child feels included, valued, heard, and where their strengths and diversity are celebrated. We are committed to cultural safety for all children, including respecting and valuing the unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We work to remove barriers that may prevent children and families with diverse needs from feeling safe, welcome, or included, and we actively reduce the likelihood of harm by encouraging concerns to be raised and responding promptly to any disclosures or signs of harm. Our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and report harm, building a culture where children feel safe to speak up.

Googong ELC is a well-established, Exceeding-rated preschool located onsite at The Anglican School Googong, offering a unique early learning environment across our Dulwa (3–4 years) and Kurrajong (4–5 years) classrooms. Each room supports 20 children per day with three educators, and we also provide Out of School Hours Programs for the school community. Open Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm for 50 weeks of the year, our program is rich and engaging, featuring twice-weekly walking excursions, regular community outings, and our Art in the Bush program that fosters creativity through nature. With a strong focus on intentional teaching, outdoor learning, and child-led play, we offer a supportive, respectful team culture within a school-based setting that values children, educators, community, and the natural environment.

About the Opportunity:

As an Educator, you will play a key role in supporting our teams to deliver high-quality educational play-based programs for children, in Early Childhood and/or Out of School Hours programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.
• Assist in the implementation, evaluation and documentation of play-based educational programs suitable to the needs and interests of the children at the service.
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain confidentiality on all issues relating to the service, the children, families, & colleagues.
• Participate and contribute to Workplace Health & Safety to ensure a safe work environment for children, families, team members, and visitors.
• Maintain professional communication with all relevant colleagues and managers and work harmoniously to achieve excellence in every aspect of service delivery.
• Adherence to both Early Childhood Australia’s Code of Ethics and Anglicare's Code of Conduct.

About You

• You hold an ACECQA‑approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education.
• You have minimum 2 years' experience working with children in Early Learning environments.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children and upholding their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• You have a solid understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• You bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to your work, along with a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• You are committed to Anglicare’s mission and values of integrity, inclusiveness, dignity, and compassion.
• You hold a current First Aid certificate, or a willingness to obtain.
• You have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) – NSW.
• You have completed the foundation training modules of the National Child Safety Training provided by the Department of Education, Australian Government (prior to employment).

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo reference checks and a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment.

Applications close: 1st October 2026. (Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.)

Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.