Early Childhood Educator

**A career of life-changing impact**

**Early Childhood Educator - Diploma
- Shellharbour**

**Permanent full-time**

**Base salary range of $58,929 to $64,855 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.?**

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

**About the role**

With TAFE NSW you will have the opportunity to grow your professional career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role in our Shellharbour Children’s Centre.

The Early Childhood Educator -Diploma contributes to the provision of a quality education and care program, as part of the childhood educator team, which meets the needs of the children attending the Children’s Centre and the requirements of the Early Learning Framework. The role implements developmentally appropriate programs for individuals and groups of children, maintains a safe and healthy environment and contributes to the overall procedures of the campus based Children’s Centre

Please note: Our Shellharbour Centre operates 48 weeks a year, with a four-week close down over the Christmas period.

Centre operations hours are from 8:15am - 5:15pm, Monday to Friday.

**Why Work With Us?**

You will have access to multiple benefits such as opportunities for professional growth, fitness passport, employee well-being and assistance programs including free annual flu vaccinations. TAFE NSW Children’s Centres will also support with the renewal of certifications i.e first aid and CPR.

**About You**

We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for early childhood education. You will have an understanding of the National Quality Framework and a genuine interest in working with children.

You have adaptable communication skills and are an organised and natural problem solver. Your passion for early childhood education will be matched by your reflective nature, analytical skills, sense of curiosity and fun.

**The ideal applicant will also possess the following skills and attributes**:

- Diploma or Associated Diploma level recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) with a minimum 12 months experience in early childhood services.
- Child Protection qualification, if not included in qualification.

**Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion**

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

**Applications close: Wednesday 22 November at 11.55pm AEST**
- Resume and a cover letter outlining your interest & suitability for the role
- A copy of your Diploma/or Associate Diploma level certificate

**Targeted Question**

In your words, explain your understanding of, and how you apply, the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards to the Children’s Centre.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.