Early Childhood Teacher

3 weeks ago

Fairfield, Queensland, Australia Fairfield City Council Full time
Overview

Early Childhood Teacher (Temporary Contract) — Fairfield City Council

Join to apply for the Early Childhood Teacher (Temporary Contract) role at Fairfield City Council. Fairfield City Council oversees one of the biggest and most multicultural local government areas in Australia, with 27 suburbs, over 200,000 residents and a community that speaks more than 70 languages. The organisation supports development, work/life balance, recognition of performance and change management.

Role Type: 1 x maternity leave full-time.

Our philosophy to Early Education is: We believe in play-based learning pedagogy that is fun, engaging, child-centred, which nurtures the development of the holistic child.

If your passion is for early education and care and our pedagogical vision resonates with yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care on the journey to enhancing children's lives and working in a team that leads by delivering best practice in the Early Education and Care Sector.

Responsibilities / Role Expectations
  • Work with children aged 0-5 years to meet individual programming needs as part of a dynamic team.
  • Engage in high-quality pedagogical programming integrating the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations, and the National Quality Standards.
  • Participate in decision-making and problem solving; use a variety of interpersonal skills within multiple teams.
  • Contribute to a culture of excellence, leadership and innovation.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood) as approved by ACECQA or working towards.
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and Working with Children Check, as approved by ACECQA.
  • Must be an Accredited Teacher and actively working towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for Provisional Teachers. Conditional Teachers are welcomed and supported.
  • Must meet the minimum prescribed requirements of a responsible person as per the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in decision-making and problem solving; strong interpersonal skills in multiple teams.
Benefits of Working for Children & Family Services
  • Job security and stability
  • Leave entitlements including annual, Health & Wellbeing Days, personal and parental leave (where applicable)
  • Accumulative sick leave (15 days per year)
  • Health & Wellbeing Day (2 per year)
  • Access to Council's Employee Assistance Program
  • Career progression opportunities and professional development
  • Salary package depending on qualifications and experience with annual progression
  • Discounted access to Council's Leisure Centres
  • Professional development, coaching and mentoring, including online and face-to-face options
  • Access to speech pathologists and occupational therapists (NDIS provider)
  • Strong management support and focus on quality education
Salary & Employment Conditions
  • Maternity leave (up to 12 months), full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Grade 4, salary range between $75,390 p.a. and $83,213 p.a., plus superannuation
  • Uniform provided
How to Apply

Applications close on Sunday 14 September 2025. Please contact cfs@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or 9725 0393 if you have any questions regarding the position. Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description, which is available from the contact person or Council's website. To apply online visit Council's website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, reasonable workplace adjustments are supported if required during the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process. We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS, FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

GENERAL MANAGER

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Education and Training
  • Industry: Government Administration

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