Senior Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award salary

15.4% superannuation

Flexible work opportunities

Free parking

Professional development

Staff wellness programs

Job summary

The Australian Sports Commission in Canberra is seeking a senior Diploma-trained Early Childhood Educator to join The Cottage team on an ongoing, part-time basis. You will contribute to high-quality early childhood education and support staff with program planning, documentation and reflection.

A collaborative, community-focused environment fosters innovative practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Experience caring for children aged birth to 5 years is expected.
• Ability to plan, implement, document and review educational programs for individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to deliver daily service.
• Provide guidance, coaching or mentoring to educators and students.
• Contribute to planning, documenting and reviewing educational programs.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching/Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Senior Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT

2d ago , from Australian Sports Commission

• $74,801 - $88,989 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 3
• Ongoing Part Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

We are a closeknit community where families, children and educators collaborate to create an environment that provides the best possible start for young children.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated diploma-trained educator to join our community and make a difference.

About the Cottage –

The AIS Caretaker's Cottage is a 48-place childcare facility located at the Australian Sports Commission in Bruce. It has been established to provide high-quality care in an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and educational.
The Cottage maintains an Exceeding Rating and has achieved an Excellent Rating three times in a row, recognising our commitment to quality service for children, families and staff.

About the team –

The team at the Cottage takes a contemporary approach to pedagogical practice informed by current theory. You will have the opportunity to explore contemporary practices and implement approaches by modern theorists. For example, we integrate a Primary Caregiving Approach to support relationships and have a commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in our work.

About the role –

We are a values driven team of professionals who strive for excellence and believe that community, collaboration, and connection inspire capable and confident lifelong learners.

We embrace innovation and best practice and welcome new team members to share their passions, interests and ideas.
This position will be offered as an ONGOING, PART-TIME role.

About you –

We are looking for a senior educator who has a passion for Early Childhood Education with the following:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged birth to 5 years
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, contribute to daily service delivery and provide guidance, coaching or mentoring to educators and students where required.
  Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, documenting and reviewing educational programs that respond to children’s individual learning and development needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills
• Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to work in accordance with, applicable early childhood legislation, regulations, quality standards, child safety requirements and service policies.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to children’s needs, operational issues and safety concerns and to escalation matters when required.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People card
• Current Child Safety and Child Protection Training in line with Regulatory requirements

What we offer –

• Above Award salary and generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Above minimum educator to child ratios and above minimum qualified staff ratios
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Encouragement and support to be innovative and creative in your work and a workplace that supports collaboration
• A family friendly workplace that supports flexible work opportunities
• Above award conditions including generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave, shut down leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family
• Free parking
• Diversity in employment opportunities including opportunities to work across the organisation
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• The ICT resources to allow you to do your best including a personal laptop
• Located in a bushland setting that provides opportunities for nature play.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Phone number: 02 6214 1***
• To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applications are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
• As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

• $74,801 - $88,989 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 3
• Canberra
• Ongoing Part Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

We are a closeknit community where families, children and educators collaborate to create an environment that provides the best possible start for young children.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated diploma-trained educator to join our community and make a difference.

About the Cottage –

The AIS Caretaker's Cottage is a 48-place childcare facility located at the Australian Sports Commission in Bruce. It has been established to provide high-quality care in an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and educational.
The Cottage maintains an Exceeding Rating and has achieved an Excellent Rating three times in a row, recognising our commitment to quality service for children, families and staff.

About the team –

The team at the Cottage takes a contemporary approach to pedagogical practice informed by current theory. You will have the opportunity to explore contemporary practices and implement approaches by modern theorists. For example, we integrate a Primary Caregiving Approach to support relationships and have a commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in our work.

About the role –

We are a values driven team of professionals who strive for excellence and believe that community, collaboration, and connection inspire capable and confident lifelong learners.

We embrace innovation and best practice and welcome new team members to share their passions, interests and ideas.
This position will be offered as an ONGOING, PART-TIME role.

About you –

We are looking for a senior educator who has a passion for Early Childhood Education with the following:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged birth to 5 years
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, contribute to daily service delivery and provide guidance, coaching or mentoring to educators and students where required.
  Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, documenting and reviewing educational programs that respond to children’s individual learning and development needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills
• Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to work in accordance with, applicable early childhood legislation, regulations, quality standards, child safety requirements and service policies.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to children’s needs, operational issues and safety concerns and to escalation matters when required.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People card
• Current Child Safety and Child Protection Training in line with Regulatory requirements

What we offer –

• Above Award salary and generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Above minimum educator to child ratios and above minimum qualified staff ratios
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Encouragement and support to be innovative and creative in your work and a workplace that supports collaboration
• A family friendly workplace that supports flexible work opportunities
• Above award conditions including generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave, shut down leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family
• Free parking
• Diversity in employment opportunities including opportunities to work across the organisation
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• The ICT resources to allow you to do your best including a personal laptop
• Located in a bushland setting that provides opportunities for nature play.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Lisa Syrette
• Phone number: 02 6214 1***
• Email address: ************@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

• To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
• As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone [phone]***.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgement to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.