Early Learning Centre Teacher
Job No:
CCW621
Location:
Campbelltown
Come Join us as an Early Learning Centre Teacher
About the role
We’re excited to be opening a brand-new Early Learning Centre in 2026 in Campbelltown, offering long day care and preschool programs for children aged 2–5 years. The centre will be co-located with St John’s Catholic School in Campbelltown.
As a ELC Teacher, you will have a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. You will plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. In addition, you will also observe and assess each child’s progress, communicate with families about their development, and ensure the centre meets health and safety standards. Additionally, Early Childhood Teachers encourage positive behaviour, foster curiosity and creativity, and support each child’s individual needs to promote a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a new centre from the ground up, working within a supportive team environment while making a meaningful difference to children and families in your local community.
- Position: ECT - Teacher
- Pay rate: $86,396.65 – $119,550.96 p.a. (incl. Worker Retention Payment), dependent on qualifications and experience
- Hours per week: 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Position type: Permanent Full Time
- Location: Campbelltown
If these hours don’t quite fit your availability, we still encourage you to apply. We regularly build talent pools and welcome applications for future opportunities as additional hours or days become available.
What We Offer
We know that a healthy work life balance supports our employees. In addition to this we offer:
- Up to $18,550 tax free Salary Packaging!
- 15 days paid Personal Leave each year
- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
- Up to 14 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
- Study Leave and ongoing Professional Development
- Fitness Passport – access to a range of discounted gyms
- Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a friend and get rewarded!
What You Bring to the Role
- A Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Teaching with NESA Accreditation
- A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- A current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
- Experience in curriculum planning, assessment and critical reflection
- Strong communication and able to build positive relationships with children, families and other stakeholders
About us
CatholicCare Wollongong is a local not‑for‑profit organisation committed to helping those in need, regardless of background or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the dignity of every person is respected and valued. We provide services across all stages of life including early childhood education, out of school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions.
Click here for the Position Description.
For more information, please contact Belinda Williams E: belindaw@catholiccare.dow.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Close Date: 12 May 2026.
This role may close before the official date as we review applications continuously. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply today!
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!
