Our Service

Our small community based service is located in Adamstown and is overseen by a parent management committee and experienced service director. Our service operates from 7.30am- 5.30pm catering for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and up to 43 children per day. Our service is rated Excellent by ACECQA and Exceeding in all 7 quality areas by the Department of Education. We run above required ratio's ensuring more time is spent with the children and additional staffing extras are maintained e.g. additional programming time, wellbeing days, coaching programs, enhanced in-context professional learning.

WHY WORK FOR ACELP?

Not for profit community based service

Rated EXCELLENT by ACECQA

2017 EECERA Joint Award Winner for Practitioner Research

2019 HESTA Award Winner for Advancing Pedagogy and Practice

Generous Above Award wages + Above the Worker Retention Grant

Above child:educator ratios

small child groupings - 6 infants, 11 toddlers, 26 Preschoolers

Paid professional learning opportunities

Incentive based appraisal coaching program

Above required non-contact time for program and planning

Innovative practice in risky play

Strong nature pedagogy

Authentic Connecting to Country Program weekly at Glenrock National Park

Democratic leadership which supports team autonomy

High quality values and practices to support children's learning and wellbeing

ABOUT THE ROLE:

CERTIFICATE III QUALIFIED EDUCATOR

Contract Type: Maternity Leave Cover 5-6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hours and Days of Work: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - Minimum 22.5 hours per week

Commencement: August 2025 - January 2026

Reporting to the Service Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for being part of a team of passionate educators in providing a stimulating educational environment for children in our service.

The service exceeds the minimum requirements of ratios with all age groups. The service caters to 43 children a day:

Our Nursery has 6 Infants per day with 3 Educators

Our Toddler Room has 11 children and 4 Educators

Our Preschool Room has 26 children and 4 Educators

To be considered for the position of Certificate III Qualified Educator, an applicant must have:

An Approved Early Childhood Certificate III Qualification or be actively working towards.

NSW Working With Children Check

Availability to work any days across the week

Availability to work flexibly within our hours of operation - 7.15am and 5.30pm

A commitment to supporting nature based pedagogy and a risk based approach to play

A collaborative team approach and a democratic leadership style to support an autonomous team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional presentation

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework

As desirable criteria, an applicant may have:

First Aid in Education and Care

Please submit applications including a cover letter exploring what your most passionate about in early childhood and current resume through the seek website or email to [email protected].

Resumes must include 2 references.

Applications close Friday 8th August 2025

For more information you can contact our service director Kelly West on
02 4952 9972 or email us [email protected]