Educator Certificate III

Are you a friendly and experienced educator with a passion for learning and development? Do you love helping the community? We are currently seeking Certificate III Educators to join our team at Central Coast Council. Rewrite the future with us Deliver quality education and care programs for the children in our community Temporary part-time role (16hrs per week) until December 2026 at our Kariong Centre Contribute to a safe and supportive environment for children and families. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. About the role Be a positive contributor to the team and deliver high quality education and care in accordance with National Quality Framework/CCC’s policies and procedures Use your knowledge and experience to develop and implement customised educational programs in line with the EYLF learning outcomes and individual needs and interests of children Support the team, assist with problem solving, and offer great ideas to keep our activities fresh and relevant Build relationships with children, families and carers to make them feel welcome and connected in our education and care community Take a responsible and professional approach to supervision of children and their overall wellbeing Complete relevant documentation and administration associated with the position Qualifications and skills Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Current First Aid Certificate including CPR and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management (HLTAID012 or equivalent) Current Working with Children Check and evidence of necessary vaccinations. Previous experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care environment. Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and early childhood practises. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and engaging learning environment for children. You should be able to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues while embracing teamwork and collaboration. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role. Other important information This role provides a competitive salary from $66k – $76.5k per annum dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuation. We have a temporary part-time position available at our Kariong Centre. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus (Boostrix), MMR and Varicella or demonstrate their immunity. CMV screening will be required. Council will be creating an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies. Extra benefits At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you – volunteering, health check ups, a 'me day' to refresh you. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family. Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. What to know more? The contact person for this role is Kylie Payne, Section Manager Education and Care. You can contact her on . This position will close for applications at midnight on Monday 24 November 2025. To download our Privacy Statement click here. Location Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. We have a number of work locations across the region, offering different work locations for team members. Our Education and Care Centres are located at Niagara Park, Kariong, Umina, Terrigal, Toukley, Wyong, Kanwal and San Remo. How to apply We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in this application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies. You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview. To lodge your application, please follow these steps: Answer the on-line questions shown below. Attach your resume Attach your qualifications and licences. Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e‑mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application. If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen . Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e‑mail. For further instructions please click here. You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow‑up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application. If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre‑book a free 1‑hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library or ask at the enquiry counter. PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr