Early Childhood Educators

**Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)**
**Position Number: 72/25**
Permanent, Part time - 32 hours per week
ECTARC Keiraview Education and Care Service - Wollongong

**Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)**
**Position Number: 73/25**
Part time, Fixed term - 16 hours per week (Mon & Thurs until 24/12/25)
ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service - Shellharbour

**Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)**
**Position Number: 74/25**
Permanent, Full time
ECTARC Alunga Education and Care Service - Albion Park

**About the Role**

ECTARC are seeking experienced educators who holds a **Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care**to work as part of our passionate and capable teams who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

This is an opportunity for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.

We are always looking for passionate educators to join our ECTARC team.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID012
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Experience working in early childhood services
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in early childhood education is required
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
- Strong commitment to you own professional learning

**Benefits**
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave - 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC's online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

**Closing Date: 12/10/25**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $34.78 - $36.86 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Child Protection Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person