Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
Position Number: 36/25
Permanent, Full time - 38 hours per week
ECTARC Smith Street Education and Care Service

About the Service

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ECTARC Smith Street is centrally located in Wollongong’s CBD, close to local schools, with easy access to the freeway, train station and buses, providing convenience for families travelling to work. Situated directly behind the old peach coloured Surf Life Saving building, we provide some off-road parking. ECTARC Smith Street is a 40-place service for children from birth to school age.

ECTARC Smith Street support each child to reach their full potential, igniting a passion for lifelong learning. For this to be achieved, children need to feel safe and secure. We believe children should be allowed to be children, engaged in the present and have opportunities to learn about themselves. We respect the rights of each child, listening and responding to their voice and giving them space to be powerful and active contributors in their own learning. Our program also aims to support each child to become a global citizen

About the Role

ECTARC Smith St is seeking an educator with a Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children birth to 5 years.

Essential Criteria

Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)

Commitment to working as a team

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation

12 months experience working in children’s services

Current First Aid Certificate

Benefits

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including

Above award wages

50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.

Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.

Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.

Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.

An inclusive work environment.

EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.

Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.

Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.

Support for further study and qualifications.

Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

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Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submitt your current Cover Letter, Resume and two work related referees.

For more information please visit: https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/

If you have any questions in regards to the position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11/05/25