Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role

2 Full time Permanent Roles

The successful candidate will support Council's Children's Centres in delivering high-quality early childhood education and care. They will work alongside a longstanding and experienced team and contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging environment, foster positive relationships with children and families, offer interesting and creative educative programs and uphold a strong child safeguarding culture.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure compliance with the Early Education and Care National Law and Regulations, including the National Quality Standards, at all times.
• Assist in the implementation of an innovative and reflective early childhood education program that is reflective of the principles, practices, and outcomes of the National Early Years Learning Framework.
• Contribute to a collaborative team through shared learning, a positive attitude, and sound communications skills.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and professionals, while working together to create a tailored curriculum that reflects each child's strengths, needs, and interests.
• Observe and document children's learning and development using a variety of methods.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ACEQQA approved qualification)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Significant Harm
• Approved current Senior First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Current CPR certificate
• Completed National Child Safety training
• Demonstrated experience in providing quality learning experiences and environments for young children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations and high level knowledge of current child protection legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing the National Early Years learning Framework and Child Safe Standards.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $74,693 - $80,522 per annum + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO), designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Tennille Elich (A/Director Hurlstone Park Children's Centre) at **************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.