Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3
Job No:
SSC1728
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Sutherland Shire Council is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Certificate III Early Childhood Educators to join our Early Education & Child Protection Team. We currently have part-time and full-time opportunities, with both temporary and permanent vacancies across our services.
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
- Completed Certificate III in Education and Care.
- Current First Aid qualification HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012
- CPR Certification HLTAID009
- Evidence of Child Protection accreditation i.e. 'Identify and Respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT025'
- NSW Working with Children Check.
- Sound knowledge of the NQF, including EYLF, NQS and relevant legislation
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach
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: Monday 6th April 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated in the week commencing 13th April 2026.
- Package: $70,742 gross p.a. (Full-Time Equivalent) (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: Part-time and full-time, temporary and permanent opportunities 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.
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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.