Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3

Job No: SSC1507
Location: Sutherland Shire

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.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor, JChappell@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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.

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