• Do you love being around children and have a passion for educating young children?
• Do you have an approved or are you working towards a University Early Childhood Teaching qualification and current Teacher's registration
• 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.
• This is a permanent full-time position, permanent part-time will be considered.

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 or working towards as approved by ACECQA and a current Teachers’ registration
• Current Working with Children Clearance or ability to obtain
• Mandatory Reporting – Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training or ability to obtain
• 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 Childcare 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 our each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 11.5% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision of 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, along with 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 and to apply, please visit: Employment Opportunities | Whyalla City Council

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 Tuesday 22 April 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Whyalla City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, youth, and people living with a disability. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

The Whyalla City Council is committed to providing a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free safe work environment. Our recruitment process includes a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol screen, and confirmation of experience/qualifications and may also include competency testing.