Early Childhood Educator

**TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers**

**Early Childhood Educator - Diploma**

**Shellharbour Campus**

**Full-time, Permanent**

**Base Salary $58,929 - $67,450 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and 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.

**We invest in our people**

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

You can enjoy multiple great benefits such as professional development opportunities, Fitness Passport access, employee well-being and assistance programs, and free annual flu vaccinations. Plus, TAFE NSW Children’s Centres support certification renewals, including First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection.

**About the role**

Join us as an Early Childhood Educator - Diploma (_internally known as Early Childhood Officer_) where you’ll design and deliver engaging, developmentally rich programs that ignite curiosity and foster growth.

Make a lasting impact by fostering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that supports every child’s growth and potential in a play-based and educational setting.

Our Children’s Centre is open from 8:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and currently operates 48 weeks of the year. We close for a refreshing four-week break over Christmas, ensuring our team is ready for another exciting year of learning.

**About you**

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a vibrant learning environment?

We’re seeking motivated individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, and effortlessly engage with educators, families, and children. You love designing safe, stimulating, and educational experiences that make a lasting impact. Your ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with your team ensures the smooth and successful operation of our dynamic centre.

**What you will bring**:

- Diploma/Associated Diploma recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) with a minimum 12 months experience in early childhood services.
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework v2, and Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting Framework.
- A Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and ACECQA-approved First Aid certification (including CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes management).

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

We have a range of permanent and temporary roles available at our Children’s Centres across NSW. Explore other vacancies on our Careers at TAFE NSW page or contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

**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: 11.55pm AEDT Monday 11 November 2024**
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of your qualification transcripts (PDF)

**Targeted Question**: In your experience as an Early Childhood Officer, what key factors drive your decision to implement play-based learning in your educational programs? How do you ensure that this approach aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework v2 and meets the developmental needs of the children in your care?

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.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

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.