Early Childhood Teacher

(Part Time)

• Do you have a passion for educating young children?
• Are you looking to work in a supportive environment with professionals who are committed to making a difference to children’s lives?
• The Whyalla City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our Childcare Centre as an Early Childhood Teacher. 

About the role:

The Early Childhood Teacher will provide leadership in delivering high-quality, inclusive programs meeting the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and curriculums. The role will model the effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice and will build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families while supporting the Childcare Centre Coordinator on a journey of continuous improvement.

About you:

To be considered for the role, you will enjoy forming ongoing professional relationships with children and families and hold the following qualifications and attributes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who has:

• Early Childhood Teacher qualification approved by ACECQA and a current Teachers’ registration
• Current South Australian Working with Children Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• Hold (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement) a current certification in Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (including CPR and basic emergency life support), Food Safety Training for Food Handlers, National Child Safety, SIDs Safe Sleep and Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training.
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Standards Framework and the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework
• High level of integrity, honesty and a humble ‘can do’ attitude
• A willingness to learn and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced changing environment

If this sounds like your perfect role, we want to hear from you!

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council we manage Early Learning Services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. 

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College and the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following: 

• PD - Early Childhood Teacher

Enquiries can be directed to Christine Gourlay, Childcare Centre Coordinator on 08 8640 3444.

The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers' Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 3 commencing at $85,152 per annum, pro rata for hours worked.

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.  Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process.  Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9:00am, Monday 30 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.