Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Description:

Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Early Learning

Title: Early Childhood Educator Diploma, Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours per week

Salary Range: $74,312.80 to $86,363.83 (in accordance with the Local Government Award). Northern Beaches Council has successfully secured Retention Grant funding to support wage increases for eligible early childhood education positions. For the duration of thus funding, the adjusted salary range will be $80,719.83 to $92,909.71.

Who We Are

As one of the largest providers of not for profit Early Childhood Education on the Northern Beaches, we are always looking for quality people to join our team.

Why?

Quite simply, because we always have people on the move, we operate 7 long day care centres and 2 preschools, couple that with a belief in developing our people and giving them opportunities to grow, and we’ve always got opportunities to add to our team.

We focus on understanding the needs of our local community and providing quality education and care for children. All our services Exceed or Meet the National Quality Standard. https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/children/childcare

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working With Us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Dedicated programming time
• Most Centres have nearby parking &/or public transport
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment
  
  

Our Opportunity

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Develop, plan, and implement a quality program that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of Early learning Services by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information, and working collaboratively.
• Create a stimulating environment to foster & support children's development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community.
  
  

About You

We’re looking for self-motivated and appropriately skilled people to join our Early Learning team. You’ll bring enthusiasm and creativity to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 23 January 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 29 January 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Emma Davies on 0435 967 532
  
  

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.