Sutherland Shire Council is seeking Certificate III Early Childhood Educators to join our Early Education & Child Protection team. In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality education and care for children from birth to six years, supporting their wellbeing and learning every day.
You'll be hands-on, engaging with and supervising children, assisting with daily routines and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You'll contribute to engaging, play-based educational programs tailored to each child's interests and development, while working closely with families the team.
What You'll Do
* Observe and document children's learning, development and engagement in the centre program.
* Contribute to planning and delivering play-based learning programs.
* Build supportive and collaborative relationships with families and children.
* Collaborate with colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development
What You'll Bring
* Certificate III in Education and Care.
* Current First Aid qualification (HLTAID012).
* NSW Working with Children Check.
* Current Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025).
* Strong knowledge of early childhood development frameworks (EYLF, NQS).
Join our Team and Grow with Us
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council
* Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
* Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 8th October 2025.
* Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
* Package: $70,742 - $74,983 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. (Salary paid pro-rata for part time roles).
* Hours of work: Full Time and Part Time roles available. Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts between the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm to support the operational requirements of the centres.
* To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.