Early Childhood Educator

5 days ago

Shellharbour, Australia CatholicCare Wollongong Full time

**Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III**

**Our Purpose, Your Impact**
- Early Learning Centre
- Long Day Care/Preschool programs for 2-5 years
- Shellharbour
- Full-time position, 38 hours per week
- Competitive Pay Rates + Worker Retention Payment

The Early Childhood Educator will work collaboratively with the Centre Director to ensure the operation of a high-quality Educator and Care service which supports and promotes positive early learning educational outcomes for children and their families.

**Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter**

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you will also enjoy:

- Increase your take-home pay through Salary Packaging options
- Access Novated leading to help with vehicle running costs
- Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
- Additional paid personal leave every year
- Annual Leave Loading*
- Refer a Friend Program
- Family-friendly organisation offering Paid Parental Leave*
- Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options
- Healthy work-life balance through hybrid working models, flex time, and flexible working arrangements*
- Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

**What You Bring to the Role**
- A Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)
- A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- A current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
- Experience delivering quality education and/or care of children

**Built on Care, Driven by People**

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human, dignity of all is respected and valued by putting people first.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out-of-school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling, and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.

Click here for the **Position Description**

For more information, please contact **Tania Veleski on 0242116164**

**Close Date**: 29 September 2025**

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.

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