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Overview

Early Childhood Educator – Diploma Trained

Why Us

We believe it’s important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities at Liverpool that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated teams working with children, in our award-winning library, or in recreation, events and community development.

Job Details

3 X Perm Full time 38 hours, 5 days/week $64,584.53 to $69,917.94 + 12% Super

Location – Warwick Farm, Holsworthy & Hinchinbrook

Job Description

Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? A not-for-profit organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?

Liverpool City Council is seeking passionate and dedicated, Diploma Trained Early Childhood Educators to join our talented and committed team, supporting the Early Childhood Teacher in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality inquiry based educational curriculums for children attending our services.

Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools across the LGA.

Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as “National Quality Standards” for several years. Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.

About You

As a Diploma Trained Early Childhood Educator, you will work alongside an experienced Early Childhood Teacher and passionate educating team to support the development of a curriculum and learning environment, underpinned by the development of strong nurturing relationships which encourages pursuits of curiosity, critical thinking skills and a passion for learning.

It is essential that you possess a Diploma of Children’s Services and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. A first aid certificate is also essential. In addition, you will have detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care and a thorough understanding of Early Childhood Regulations.

Benefits

- Learning and Development opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator mentoring program
- Networking opportunities with early childhood professionals within the organisation
- Guidance from a specialised curriculum advisor and experienced Early Childhood Teachers
- Partnerships with local universities
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 2 X Health and Wellbeing leaves, free counselling, and gym subsidy
- Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fee’s
- Services exceed National Quality Standards
- Release time to undertake curriculum planning and documentation
- Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited person is not eligible to apply.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Closing

2 October 2025

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

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