About Northside Community Service

Established in 1976, Northside Community Service is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of North Canberra and beyond. We are committed to social justice, diversity, and giving a voice to the marginalised. Our broad array of services includes early childhood education, aged care, youth programs, family support, housing initiatives, community development, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

We operate four Early Childhood Centres in Dickson, Turner, Harrison, and Yurauna. Our centres follow the National Quality Framework, offering high-quality, play-based educational programs in a safe and enjoyable environment. We believe the best outcomes for children come from working with the finest educators.

Position Overview: Causal Early Childhood Educators

We are excited to offer casual opportunities for qualified Early Childhood Educators in Canberra.

Under the direction of the Team Leaders, the role will provide high-quality early childhood education to children.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

For a detailed position description, please visit the 'Job Vacancies' section of our website at www.northside.asn.au.

About You

To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following criteria (but not limited to):

A minimum Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA (or working towards this qualification).

Understanding of the Mandatory Reporting requirements in the ACT, as prescribed in the Children and Young People Act (1999).

Hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Although not essential, any experience in a not-for-profit environment or with a community/children's service-related organisation would be highly regarded.

About the Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to bring your Early Education, qualifications and experience to a professional and ethical organisation working across the Canberra region.

Northside is offering:

Salaries 10% above award rates of $38.67 – $43.53 per hour.

Not for Profit Organisation Salary Packaging benefits, which allows you to pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.

Annual pay point progressions within the pay level.

Professional development and learning opportunities.

A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professionalism.

Career progression opportunities across our entire organisation.

Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

Northside Community Service is dedicated to child safety and adheres to strict recruitment processes to ensure this. Candidates must pass comprehensive screenings and will be inducted thoroughly into our safety protocols. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and others.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button and submit the following:

• A two page (maximum) statement outlining your suitability for the position
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting Human Resources (02 6171 8000) or emailing [email protected]

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 05 October 2025.