Early Childhood Educator

1 day ago

Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia The Hills Shire Council Full time $70,000 per year
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • Supportive team culture

Are you looking for a role as an Early Childhood Educator where you can engage children in intentional learning while ensuring their wellbeing. You'll be responsible for actively supervising children in our care whilst fostering positive relationships with their families. You will also plan and facilitate activities that exceed national quality standards within our supportive and dynamic work environment.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

  • Actively supervise children, ensure their wellbeing, and assume the role of 'responsible officer' in the centre director's absence.
  • Develop and implement activities consistent with the national quality framework, collaborating with families, children, and staff to exceed National Quality Standards.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

  • Holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Holds First Aid, CPR, WWC and Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW
  • Holds Child Protection training certificate (CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025)

Benefits of working with us:

This position is 5 days a week, working Monday to Friday, 8 hours each day, as rostered.

Competitive rates of pay starting at $70K per year, (excluding superannuation). In addition to competitive rates of pay paid weekly, we offer additional benefits to staff including paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity to earn individual and organisational bonus payments, discounted membership to our state-of-the-art Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, access to a Fitness Passport and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Careers | The Hills Shire Council ) by 5pm on 17 November 2025. Please note that applications are assessed upon receipt. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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