C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre for Early Childhood Development and Parenting is a leader in innovative, integrated service delivery which includes child care, preschool, health and community programmes for children birth to school age and their families. Our Centre is an important part of the local community and we provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all children and their families to foster a strong sense of belonging.

Our Centre is a child safe organisation committed to promoting & upholding children's rights and safety. We prioritise excellent child to educator ratios, a highly qualified and professional staff team, natural learning environments that are calming and inspiring, a strong commitment to working with families and community, and opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development, including a minimum of 2 staff development days per year.

We are currently seeking a friendly, motivated, professional educator to join our Yitpi Tarnanthi room team in providing high quality care and education for children from birth to 2 years

We have a 12 month full-time maternity cover contract position starting in November2025 (or sooner if you are available). Shifts will be rostered across our operational hours of 7:00am-6:00pm and you will 1 rostered day off per month.

What we can offer you:

a supportive and caring work environment

great opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development.

a diverse, friendly team of professionals

a place to make a difference in the lives of children and families

above award rates

professional challenge and growth

Free annual flu shot (optional)

You must have:

a Diploma in Children's Services (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

current Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)

current Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse & Neglect certificate (RRHAN-EC)

Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012)

Effective communication skills

Strong working knowledge of the National Regulations, EYLF & NQF

the ability to interact with children, families and colleagues in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner

Please provide a detailed cover letter as part of your application that addresses the following questions:

what are your attitudes to children's rights and how they can be upheld by educators?

what type of learning environment do you believe is important for young children?

describe your approach to engaging with children?

how will you contribute to a collaborative team environment?

how will you support our Centre Philosophy and Values?

If this opportunity sounds right for you then submit your application via Seek

You must include:

a detailed cover letter

Resume including 2 current work related referees.

Applications close 5pm 13th October 2025

Interviews will be conducted during the week beginning 20th October 2025

(More information regarding C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre can be found on our website at www.cafeenfieldcc.sa.edu.au)

C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre acknowledges the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains region and we pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging for their continuing custodianship of the land, and the children of this land across the generations.