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Overview

At Gowrie NSW Lithgow, we are a family of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference in the early childhood sector. Inside our centre, our vibrant team collaborates to foster pedagogical excellence and inclusivity in the community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our vision for children and our people.

Job Description

Educate and Empower – ECE at Lithgow

This is a fixed-term parental leave contract starting in November and finishing in June 2026.

Proud Winners of the Best Workplace Award & Change Champion Award 2025

At Gowrie NSW, our commitment to excellence and positive change has been recognised with the Best Workplace Award and Change Champion Award 2025. These honours reflect our dedication to creating an inspiring and supportive environment for both our team and the children we serve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower children to be active participants in society, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions are felt across communities.

We’re proud to say we are not just a team; we are a family of passionate educators dedicated to making a real difference in the early childhood sector. Inside our centres, our teams thrive on collaboration, united by a shared vision to foster pedagogical excellence and inclusivity within the community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our vision for children and our people.

Unparalleled Opportunities for our People

We empower our educators with opportunities for professional growth and career enhancement. This is the Gowrie difference—a commitment to our people that fills us with pride.

For 85 years, Gowrie NSW has been at the forefront of early and middle childhood education, setting the benchmark for quality, care, and educational excellence. Our programs support children in shaping futures, nurturing leadership, and providing an informed professional workforce to give the very best for children.

This Opportunity is Yours

Imagine a full-time role where Mondays to Fridays are about inspiring young minds and shaping futures. That is the journey we invite you to join.

Why Choose Gowrie NSW

- Above award rates of pay (in addition to funded wage increases)
- Paid breaks, Monthly RDO
- Winners of Best Workplace Award and Change Champion Award 2025
- 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
- Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
- Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
- Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
- Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
- Monthly and annual reward programs and tenure incentives
- Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
- Discounted child-care fees (up to 75%)
- Employee Assistance Program

About You

We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

- Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA equivalent
- Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection Training etc.)
- A desire to work with an engaged team who live Gowrie NSW values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

You’ll work alongside a support team of Early Childhood Educators in a dynamic, engaging and collaborative team.

Gowrie NSW is more than just a workplace—it’s a community. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and your work truly makes a difference. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of early and middle childhood education in Australia.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to bring your passion and vision to a role that makes a difference to children, families and communities we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of Gowrie NSW’s legacy of educational excellence.

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.

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