Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III Salary from $64,202.80 – $69,213.15 p.a. + super Support and engage in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. Full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm. Make a Difference Where You Work. As an Early Childhood Educator at Devonshire Street Children’s Centre, you will play a vital role in shaping the learning and development of young children in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Every day, your creativity, care, and guidance help children explore, learn, and grow, while supporting families and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture. By fostering curiosity, social skills, and confidence in each child, you make a lasting impact on the local community and help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Note: The role is set to commence on Monday, 2 February 2026. Why Join Us? Shape Young Lives – Make a meaningful impact by supporting children’s learning, growth, and wellbeing every day. Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside a dedicated, supportive team in a positive and inclusive workplace. Professional Growth – Access opportunities for skill development, training, and career progression in early childhood education. About the Role As the Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III, you will: Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational programs and daily activities. Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Support daily routines including meal times, supervision, and maintaining high standards of health and hygiene. Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the centre’s programs, policies, and Quality Improvement Plan. What You’ll Bring Certificate or willingness to obtain CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk. Strong understanding of child safety, wellbeing, and risk management practices. Mandatory reporting of children at risk of significant harm in accordance with Council’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures. Ability to provide proof of identity and maintain a safe environment for all children. Commitment to attend and apply Child Protection training as directed. Practical knowledge in delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum in an Early Childhood setting. Awareness of the National Quality Framework, including Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Bi-lingual skills or additional language capabilities to support diverse communities. Child Protection Requirements & Responsibilities Must hold a Working with Children Check clearance (or have completed the application process for a new Check). The Working With Children Check is a prerequisite for employment in this position under Part 2, section 6 of the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012. Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing. Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre‑employment screening including police and qualification checks. Application Details Applications close: Sunday, 23 November 2025 at 11:30pm Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date. At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier‑free experience for every candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr