Early Childhood Officer

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Early Childhood Officer

Granville Campus Children's Centre

Temporary Full-Time, commencing January 2026 until October 2026

Salary package up to $82,008.66 pa (includes base salary of $65, $72, plus employer's 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 live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

About the role

Bring your passion for early education to life as you help create joyful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and support each child's unique journey.

You'll work alongside a supportive team to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities that leave a lasting impact—making every day meaningful for our little learners

Our Childcare Centre is open from 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 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 

We're seeking a passionate individual who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and wants to nurture each child's natural curiosity, while making a valuable impact in young learners' lives. Your ability to foster respectful relationships with families and colleagues, along with your commitment to maintaining a safe and engaging environment, ensures the smooth and successful operation of our dynamic centre.

What you will bring:

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

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

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

 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.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT 12th November 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via or ph

Role-specific enquiries: Nikhat Khan, Early Childhood Director via

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

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.