Child Care Educator

Status:

Permanent Full-time opportunity (1.0 FTE)

Salary range:

Level 4.1 to 4.3 ($75,343.99 to $77,779.75 per annum) based on skills and experience.

Opportunity:

Albany Regional Day Care is looking for passionate, experienced and dedicated individual to fulfill a permanent full-time position within the team. Albany Regional Daycare offers a family friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.

Reporting to the Child Care Educator Team Leader, this role will see you responsible for, but not limited to:

• Working as a team member and assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment, which meets children's needs and encourages parent participation.
• Overseeing the curriculum and acting as a specialist advice contact for early childhood learning; and
• Assisting in the functioning of the Centre.

About You:

To be successful in either role you will need:

• A passion for working with children;
• The ability to communicate well with the team and parents;
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent;
• First Aid and Working with Children Check; and,
• The ability to manage the demands of a busy workplace.

If this sounds like you, please apply.

About Us:

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia's most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer:

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks' annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? To apply visit for a full job information kit.

Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, your cover letter must clearly address the key points outlined in the Conditions and How to Apply Document.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture on or at

Role related queries should be directed to Letitia Stone, Manager Daycare and Heritage Park at or on

Should the City receive a number of suitable applicants for this role a talent pool may be created for use for future ongoing, casual and temporary roles. This pool is valid for a period of up to 12 months.

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Thursday 8 January 2026

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.