Certificate III Qualified Education and Care Practitioner

Nurture. Inspire. Make a lasting difference.

Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania as an Education and Care Practitioner at our Acton (Cambridge) and Midway Point Long Day Care Services. If you'd like to be part of a supportive, values-driven team creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children can learn, grow, and flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – 'Children First' – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community.

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The role:

We are seeking passionate and qualified Certificate III Education and Care Practitioners to join our teams in Acton (Cambridge) and Midway Point.

• Education and Care Practitioner role, Level 2A on our Enterprise Agreement
• Casual and Permanent Part Time roles
• Long Day Care Services

In this role, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, delivering high-quality, play-based programs aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

In this role, you will:

• Uphold the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.
• Deliver meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and growth.
• Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Create welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environments that encourage exploration and play.
• Document and reflect on children's learning and development.
• Collaborate with families to build strong, respectful partnerships that support continuity between home and the service.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
• Work in alignment with Lady Gowrie Tasmania's policies, procedures, and quality standards.

What we offer you:

• A supportive, values-driven culture with a focus on wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Guidance from your Service Manager and Educational Leaders across our services to support your pedagogy and practice.
• Opportunities for ongoing career development and learning including access to the ECA Learning Hub, with annual training in child protection, first aid, food safety, and allergy management.
• 15% fee discount for team members' children that attend our services.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance and Benefits program to access discounts on hundreds of major brands and retailers.

What you'll bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  
• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)
  
• Previous experience in a similar role and dedication to child safety and inclusive practices
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework and willingness to apply the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) in everyday practice.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the "Apply Now" button.

As part of your application, you'll be invited to answer a few short questions to help us get to know you better.

Our Commitment to Child Safety:

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including comprehensive interviews, reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

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Applications close 5pm Thursday 6 November 2025.

Our commitment to inclusion:

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities