Early Childhood Educator - Lockhart Early Learning Centre - FT- PT

Welcome to the Lockhart Early Learning Centre

Join our supportive, community-focused team as a full-time or part-time Childcare Educator. Help deliver safe, inclusive and engaging play-based learning experiences while enjoying opportunities for professional growth in the heart of the Riverina.

What We're Looking For

We are searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to providing high-quality education and care and who are passionate about supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor, Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Currently working towards a Bachelor, Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Willingness to enrol and study towards an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Child Safety Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to child safety and the rights of children.
• Respect for and valuing children's voices and participation.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, children's developmental needs and wellbeing.
• The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, families and colleagues.
• An understanding of culturally safe, inclusive and respectful practices.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, child protection and mandatory reporting obligations.
• A commitment to creating safe, supportive and inclusive environments where children feel respected, valued and protected.

Child Safety Commitment

Lockhart Shire Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and creating a culture where children are safe, respected, valued and protected from harm.

The safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to upholding the NSW Child Safe Standards and expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.

We actively promote the participation and inclusion of all children and are committed to providing culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, children with disability and children of all abilities.

Salary & Conditions

The salary is above Award rates and is based on qualifications and experience.

To Express Your Interest

Please download the attached selection Criteria and submit: 

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Working with Children Check
• Qualifications

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete relevant pre-employment checks, which may include:

• A valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Verification of qualifications and licences.
• Reference checks, including child-related employment references where applicable.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Identification and right-to-work verification.

Applicants may be asked to provide examples of how they have supported children's safety, wellbeing and development in previous employment, volunteer work, study placements or community activities.

Your Next Step

If you're passionate about working with children and eager to contribute to a high-quality early learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact:

Nadine Douglas
Manager of People, Culture, Risk and Children’s Services 
Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 0417 655 194

Join Us

Join the team at Lockhart Early Learning Centre and help shape the future of our children.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to child safety, all recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with Child Safe Recruitment principles and relevant legislative requirements.