At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role
As the Early Childhood Development Officer teacher you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of an innovative educational program for children from 6 weeks to 6 years within the National Quality Framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and evaluate a quality program with the children that is inclusive of the Early Years Learning Framework principles
• Critically reflect on each child's learning and development and on their own pedagogy as part of everyday practice
• Ensure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Lead, model and implement effective pedagogical approaches to support children's learning and development outcomes

About You

We are looking for a teacher with:

• ACECQA Approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification
• Previous experience working with children age 0 - 6 years old in an Education and Care Service
• Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) Certificate
• NESA Teacher accreditation
• Paid Working with Children Check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Drive and passion for Early Childhood Education.
• Your work will enable Council to advocate for and promote the development of children and provide support to their families.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $87,851 to $96,771 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer, which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

How to apply
Candidates must apply online attaching a paid Working with Children Check as part of your application.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Monday 18th August 2025

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.