Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia ECTARC Early Childhood Education Services & Training Full time

Early Childhood Educator

Position Number: 06/24

Permanent, Part time - 16 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)

ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service

About the Service

  • ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal peoples. _
  • We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community. _
  • Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice._
  • Wallaroo is rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards._

About the Role


This is an opportunity for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.

We are always looking for passionate educators to join our ECTARC team.

Essential Criteria:

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • A Working with Children Check clearance number
  • Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID00
  • Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainement
  • Experiencw working in early childhood services
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation
  • Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
  • A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
  • Strong commitment to your own professional learning

Next Steps


At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries, above the award rate and entitlements in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC.


  • Above award wages
  • 50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services.
  • Paid parental leave 6 weeks top up.
  • Annual ECTARC leave and 23 weeks end of year closure period.
  • Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
  • EXC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
  • Annual Planning Days
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

**Closing Date: 9/2/24

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