TERRIGAL – DIPLOMA QUALIFIED EDUCATOR

Explore & Develop; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Government Worker Retention Payment

Full-time Mon–Fri

Monthly RDO

Monthly rotating roster

Mentoring and professional support

Paid professional development and培训

Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anap

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Christmas/New Year closure

Team celebrations

Job summary

Explore & Develop Terrigal is seeking a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team, working with toddlers aged 1–2 and 2–3 years. You will build warm, responsive relationships with children and families, plan engaging play-based learning, and support development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will contribute to a positive team, apply EYLF principles, and be flexible across our 7:00am–6:00pm operating hours, with opportunities for professional growth and support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• Strong passion for ages 1–2 and 2–3 years with understanding of their development.
• Nurturing, responsive approach to toddlers and strong play-based learning emphasis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team contribution.
• Knowledge of EYLF and National Quality Framework; safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional team environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EYLF and NQF; maintain safe, stimulating environment.
• Be available to work across operating hours 7:00am–6:00pm.
• Willingness to undertake Responsible Person duties when required.

Skills

Relationship building

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Explore & Develop Terrigal is a Child Safe, Exceeding-rated early childhood education and care service, proudly providing exceptional education and care within a beautiful park-like environment.

Our purpose-built service features engaging, creative learning spaces across five age-specific classrooms, caring for and educating up to 88 children each day. We believe children learn best through play, meaningful relationships and environments that inspire curiosity and discovery.

Led by an experienced, engaged and supportive Approved Provider and Leadership Team, we are committed to maintaining excellence across every aspect of the National Quality Framework. Our Exceeding rating reflects our strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, reflective practice and respectful relationships.

We pride ourselves on our welcoming team culture and are passionate about supporting educators to build rewarding careers in early childhood education.

About the role:

We are seeking a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team, working within our toddler learning environments with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years.

The successful applicant will:

• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional team environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Be available to work across our operating hours of 7:00am–6:00pm.
• Be willing to undertake Responsible Person duties when required.

About you:

Essential requirements are as follows.

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• A genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years, with an understanding of the unique developmental needs, interests and milestones of each age group.
• A nurturing and responsive approach to supporting toddlers as they develop independence, confidence, communication and social skills.
• A strong appreciation of the importance of secure relationships, play-based learning and supporting children’s curiosity and exploration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sound understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Initiative, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to our team.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and professional learning.

Child-safe selection criteria

As part of our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, all applicants will be assessed against our Child Safe Recruitment Criteria.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and the rights of children.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities, including mandatory reporting obligations and professional boundaries.
• The ability to build respectful, responsive and trusting relationships with children while supporting children’s voices, agency and participation.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment for all children and families.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when working with children and the ability to uphold the service’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe practices.
• Capacity to identify, respond to and report concerns relating to child safety, wellbeing or risk of harm.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning in child protection, child safe practices and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong values aligned with respectful relationships, teamwork, professionalism and ethical practice.

Explore & Develop Terrigal is committed to safeguarding children and creating a child safe culture where every child is respected, protected and empowered.

Employment is subject to satisfactory child safety screening, Working With Children Check verification, reference checks and all relevant pre-employment requirements.

What we offer:

• Above Award wages.
• Eligible service for the Government Worker Retention Payment.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Monthly RDO.
• Monthly rotating roster supporting work-life balance.
• A supportive, friendly and experienced team.
• Dedicated mentoring and ongoing professional support.
• Fully paid professional development and ongoing training.
• Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Uniform provided.
• Onsite parking.
• Closure over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Annual staff Christmas celebration and team recognition events.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and have a genuine love for working with children aged 1–2 years and 2–3 years, we would love to hear from you.

Join a service where children come first, educators are valued, and quality education and care are at the heart of everything we do.