Early Childhood Educator

1 day ago

Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong Full time

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Our Purpose, Your Impact

  • Early Learning Centre
  • Long Day Care/Preschool programs for 2-5 years
  • Shellharbour
  • Full-time position, 38 hours per week
  • Competitive Pay Rates + Worker Retention Payment

The Early Childhood Educator will work collaboratively with the Centre Director to ensure the operation of a high-quality Educator and Care service that supports positive early learning outcomes for children and their families.

Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter

  • Increase your take-home pay through Salary Packaging options
  • Access Novated leasing to help with vehicle running costs
  • Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
  • Additional paid personal leave each year
  • Annual Leave Loading*
  • Refer a Friend Program
  • Family-friendly organisation offering Paid Parental Leave*
  • Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options
  • Healthy work-life balance through hybrid working models, flex time, and flexible working arrangements*
  • Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

What You Bring to the Role

  • A Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)
  • A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • A current Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience in delivering quality education and/or care of children

Built on Care, Driven by People

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background, or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity is respected and valued by putting people first.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out-of-school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling, and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.

Click here for the Position Description

Click here for the Candidate Pack

For more information, please contact Tania Veleski on 0242116164

Close Date: 29 September 2025

This role may close before the official date as we review applications continuously. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.

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