Early Childhood Teacher Hinchinbrook

WHY US:

We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities at Liverpool that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated teams working with children, in our award-winning library, or in recreation, events and community development.

JOB DETAILSPerm Full time 35 hours, 5 days/ week $80,419.09 to $88, % Super

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? A not-for-profit organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?

Whether you are an experienced or graduate teacher, Liverpool City Council is seeking passionate and dedicated, Early Childhood Teacher to provide leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality inquiry based educational curriculums for children attending our services.

Liverpool City Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools across our LGA. Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as "Exceeding National Quality Standards" for several years. Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivating, and collaborative workplace culture. This role is key in leading the team and providing an environment centred around enquiry-based learning, where children can thrive in their most formative years.

ABOUT YOU

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will have a zest for creating curriculums, rituals, rhythms, and practices which allow children to learn through enquiry and investigation. You will have a love for quality resources, loose parts, and materials, allowing you to create inspiring provocations and exceptional learning environments.

You will have the capability to mentor and support educators in the delivery of educational curriculums, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and policies within the Early Childhood Education and Care environment. It is essential that you are a degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher with NESA accreditation and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. Council will consider applicants actively working towards their early childhood degree with a view to completion prior to December 2026. A first aid certificate is also essential. In addition, you will have detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• 5 Hours release from face to face teaching each week.
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental leave.
• Ability to accrue flex hours supporting a work/ life balance.
• Abundance of Learning and Development opportunities including subsidised study costs supporting your growth as a professional.
• Action research opportunities, learning alongside your colleagues.
• Graduate Teacher mentoring program including NESA support.
• Emerging leaders inhouse training program to support career progression.
• Networking opportunities with Early Childhood Teachers and early childhood professionals within the organisation.
• Partnerships with local universities.
• Health and Wellbeing access including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.
• Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fees.
• Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

• Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
• To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING 12 September 2025

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner