Early Childhood Educator - Diploma
Job No:
CCW625
Location:
Shellharbour
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), Shellharbour
About the Role
At CatholicCare Wollongong’s Early Learning Centre in Shellharbour, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where educators feel valued and empowered to deliver high-quality early learning. Guided by our values of dignity, integrity, compassion, excellence, and solidarity, this fixed-term opportunity offers a meaningful way to contribute to strong, thriving communities while gaining valuable experience.
We provide services supporting people across all life stages, including early childhood education, out of school hours care, age and disability support, foster care, school counselling, and parenting programs across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, and Macarthur regions.
We offer genuine career pathways and development opportunities for our employees. While we are a Catholic organisation, you do not need to be Catholic to join our team—just a passion for supporting people and making a difference in the community.
Role details:
- Position: ELC Diploma Educator
- Location: Shellharbour
- Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) – 8-month Maximum Term Contract
- Pay rate: $38.23 per hour (incl. Worker Retention Payment)
We regularly build talent pools and welcome applications for future opportunities as additional hours or days become available.
Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter
When you join us, you’re not just taking on a role — you’re becoming part of an organisation that genuinely values its people. In return for the important work you do, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work life balance, including:
- Increase your take home pay through tax savings up to $18,550 p.a.
- Salary package your rent, meal and entertainment expenses
- Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
- Annual Leave Loading
- Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options
- Refer a Friend Program
- Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options
- Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
What You Bring to the Role
- A Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and child protection requirements
- A child-safe mindset and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing and development
- Proficiency in time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain)
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Completion of Child Safe training (e.g. Understanding Child Safety and Responding to Harm), or willingness to complete prior to commencement
Click here for the Position Description.
For further information contact Tania Veleski – (02) 42116164
Close Date: 21 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!
CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.
CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.
