Applications close at 11:30 pm 24 June AEST 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).

About the Cottage – The AIS Caretaker's Cottage is a 48-place childcare facility located at the Australian Sports Commission in Bruce. It has been established to provide high-quality care in an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and educational. The Cottage has three playrooms and two separate playgrounds. Ten full-time places are available for children aged 0 to 18 months, 15 places for children aged 18 months to three years and up to 23 places for children aged three to five years.

The Cottage maintains an Exceeding Rating and has achieved an Excellent Rating three times in a row, recognising our commitment to quality service for children, families and staff.

About the team – The team at the Cottage takes a contemporary approach to pedagogical practice informed by current theory. You will have the opportunity to explore contemporary practices and implement approaches by modern theorists. For example, we integrate a Primary Caregiving Approach to support relationships, and have a commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in our work.

What we offer –

• Above Award salary and generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Above minimum educator to child ratios and above minimum qualified staff ratios
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Encouragement and support to be innovative and creative in your work and a workplace that supports collaboration
• A family friendly workplace that supports flexible work opportunities
• Above award conditions including generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave, shut down leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family
• Free parking
• Diversity in employment opportunities including opportunities to work across the organisation
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• The ICT resources to allow you to do your best including a personal laptop
• Located in a bushland setting that provides opportunities for nature play.

About you – We are looking for educators who have a passion for Early Childhood Education. With the following:

• Currently have or working towards a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current Working with Vulnerable People card
• You will be familiar with the EYLF
• A strong commitment to play-based learning and reflective practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Lisa Syrette
• Phone number: 02 6214 1284
• Email address: [email protected]

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

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