Early Childhood Educator - Cert III

At a glance

Work type: 38 hours per week.

Salary: $68,111 to $74,982 plus 12% superannuation.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time.

Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 5 July 2026

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of an innovative educational program for children from 6 weeks to 6 years within the National Quality Framework.

On a daily basis you will:

• Implement and evaluate a quality program with the children that is inclusive of the Early Years Learning Framework principles
• work as part of a multidisciplinary team where positive communication is paramount.
• Implement practices to ensure paramount consideration of the rights, well-being and safety of all children in all decision-making
• Comply with program related legislation guidelines, Council policies, statutory obligations and the National Quality Framework principles.

About You

The successful candidate should have:

• An ACECQA approved certificate III level education and care qualification
• Previous experience working with children age 0 - 6 years in an Education and Care Service
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the Early Years Learning Framework
• CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
• Approved Child Safe training
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check clearance.
• An understanding of their responsibility to raise concerns under the Protected Disclosure policy

What's on offer

We are offering a permanent full time opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $68,111 to $74,982 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment team on email [email protected]

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.

Applications through other mediums will not be accepted at this time.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 5 July 2026

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to [email protected] to confirm that your WWCC is in progress.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.