Early Childhood Educator Cert III

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of an innovative educational program for children from 6 weeks to 6 years within the National quality Framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of a quality program with the children that is inclusive of the Early Years Learning Framework principles.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team where positive communication is paramount.
• Comply with program related legislation guidelines, Council policies, statutory obligations and the National Quality Framework principles.
• Contribute to the routine at any of Council's five Early Learning Centres.

Your work will enable Council to advocate for and promote the development of children and provide support to their families.

About You

The successful candidate should have previous experience working with children age 0 - 6 years in an Education and Care Service and the ability to work across Council's five early learning centres.

You will also have:

• An ACECQA approved certificate III level education and care qualification
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the Early Years Learning Framework
• CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk or CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Paid Working with Children Check clearance.

What's on offer

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity.

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $68,111 to $74,982 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online attaching a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 14th September 2025

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.