Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3
Job No:
SSC1614
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: Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $70,742 gross p.a. (or $35.80 gross per hour) plus 12% superannuation. The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Allowance will be applied to these roles in addition with Federal Government guidelines.
- Hours of work: Temporary and permanent 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, 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.