Early Childhood Educator (Certificate IIII)

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
Position Number: 45/26
Permanent, Part time - 16 hours per week (Thurs & Fri)
ECTARC Keiraview Education and Care Service

Looking for a Workplace That Truly Supports You?

At ECTARC, we know that when our people thrive, so do the children and families we support. That’s why we offer more than just a job — we provide a career with purpose, support, and real benefits.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Above award pay conditions

• Work-life balance that works for you with family-friendly conditions

• Paid parental leave, including a 6-week top-up to the government scheme

• Extra time to recharge with an additional ECTARC leave day and up to 2–3 weeks closure over the end-of-year period

• Ongoing professional development, coaching and mentoring to help you grow and succeed

• Discounted fees for employees with children in our services

• A comprehensive wellness program, including free one-on-one health consultations, mental health support and webinars, flu vaccinations, and more

• A welcoming and inclusive culture where you feel valued every day

• Career pathways and progression opportunities across our services and head office.

If you're ready to build a meaningful career in early childhood with an organisation that invests in you — we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

ECTARC Keiraview is seeking an educator with a Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children birth to 5 years.

Essential Criteria

• Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

• A Working with Children Check clearance number

• Commitment to working as a team

• Effective communication skills

• Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation

• 12 months experience working in children’s services

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Completed mandatory National Child Safety Training

• National Crime Check (or be willing to obtain)

About the Service

ECTARC Keiraview is the longest running ECTARC early education and care service  and was established in 1987.  The service is in the Wollongong CBD nestled at the end a quiet cul-de-sac with large natural outdoor play spaces. Our central location and extended opening hours are beneficial to many of our families who access the service from across the Illawarra as they work or study nearby. ECTARC Keiraview is a 45-place service for children from birth to school age.

Our vision at Keiraview is to ensure that our community feels a sense of belonging, being and becoming and that we provide high quality education and care. This can be seen in our everyday practice as we respect the rights of the child and instil a sense of wonder in a play-based learning environment.  

At Keiraview our principles and practices are reflective of an inclusive curriculum encompassing all children, families, educators and the wider community.  In accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) we value a holistic approach to each child’s individual learning journey.  Our learning environments are purposely designed to support teaching and learning experiences that foster each child’s development.

We recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing for young children and are a Be You learning community, helping children achieve their best possible mental health. We also follow the Circle of Security approach supporting children to feel, safe, secure and respected in addition to implementing a social skills program for preschool aged children.

About Us

ECTARC is a community owned, not for profit organisation that has successfully managed education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for over 40 years. 

Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience in the sector and commitment to early education and care for children, families students and staff is why we are a respected leader across the communities we work in.

At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety.  We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes.

We are a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply for this position. The job offer will be subject to Working with Children Check, National Criminal Check and National Child Safety foundation level training.

How to apply:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

To express your interest for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit your current Cover Letter, Resume and two work related referees. Please keep an eye on your email for further details.

For more information please visit: https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/early-childhood-educator-certificate-iii/

If you have any questions in regard to the position, please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1*** or email **********@ectarc.com.au

Closing Date: 06/09/2026