Senior Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Qualified

• Contribute to delivering high-quality child care in a community focused setting
• Well resourced and modern, purpose built facilities
• 15 minutes from Launceston with on-site parking

About Northern Midlands Council

Northern Midlands Council is dedicated to fostering connected, safe, and innovative communities, blending Tasmania’s rich heritage with modern opportunities. Our purpose built Child and Family Centres in Perth & Cressy offers state-of-the-art facilities, fresh technology, and a dynamic environment that supports best practices in early childhood education. We adhere to the highest standards, including the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), ensuring that children in our care have the resources and guidance they need to thrive.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we provide essential services that positively impact local families and the broader community. Our mission is to create nurturing environments where children can grow and develop while supporting the community’s values of integrity, pride, and progression.

For more information, please visit our website: www.northernmidlands.tas.gov.au

About the Opportunity

Due to an upcoming service expansion, Northern Midlands Council is seeking applications from Diploma qualified Educators to work across multiple age-groups at our services at the new purpose-built Perth Early Learning Centre, and our service at Cressy.

The role will see you working with a passionate and dedicated team committed to delivering high quality programs and creating a positive environment to support children to thrive and grow.

Reporting to the Childcare Director, the successful applicants will provide support and care for children at the service in accordance with children’s individual development plans, centre policy and relevant legislation.

This role is an on-the-floor educator role, not an ECT or Educational Leader position.

The role will see you working with a passionate and dedicated team committed to delivering high quality programs and creating a positive environment to support children to thrive and grow.

About You

You will be passionate about your work and take pride in delivering high quality learning outcomes. You will be a great communicator with both adults and children, and you will be proactive in your approach to care and support.

You will also have a sound understanding of the health and safety risks involved with working with children and be able to demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and kindness.

Selection Criteria:

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC50121)

• Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (desirable)

• Have at least 2 years' experience as an Early Childhood Educator (excluding student placement experience)

• First aid certificate or willingness to undertake the training

• Hold or be able to obtain a Tasmanian Working with Children's Check

• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including a musculoskeletal and fitness assessment, and a urine drug & alcohol screen

As the ideal candidate, you will be passionate about your work and take pride in delivering high quality learning outcomes. You will be a great communicator with both adults and children, and you will be proactive in your approach to care and support.

You will also have a sound understanding of the health and safety risks involved with working with children and be able to demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and kindness.

About the Benefits

We offer a positive and high-performing team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We provide all permanent educators with programming time and support to continue your professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.

Terms and conditions of employment, including salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include 14% superannuation, health and well-being initiatives, salary sacrifice for child care fees, discounted gym and pool membership and learning and development opportunities.

Ready to Apply?

Click the Apply button to submit your application. This will redirect you to our application site. Applications received via alternate methods will not be considered.

Your application should include a current resume and a cover letter outlining the role(s) you wish to apply for and your skills and experience gained during your career in within the sector.

All roles will be advertised for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Review of applications will begin after 2 weeks and reviews will continue as applications are received until the position is filled. Council may proceed with interviews at any stage during the process. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Northern Midlands Council is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. All roles that perform work in public and commercial areas accessible by children and vulnerable members of our community require applicants to be able to obtain and hold a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People clearance. All roles require a National Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment including a urine drug & alcohol screening.

Authorised by Acting General Manager, Maree Bricknell