Early Learning Centre Educator

Job no: 507189
Work type: Temporary
Location: Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison)
Categories: Early Learning Centre - Educator

Salary Range: $80,920 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time | 12-Month Contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About the Role

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Educator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality early childhood education program that promotes each child's learning, wellbeing, development, and sense of belonging. Working collaboratively with the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director, the ELC Educator contributes to curriculum implementation, daily routines, and the observation and documentation of children's learning. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant learning environment while building positive and professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues to support positive outcomes for all children.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12), or Certificate III in Children's Services.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Amy Slaven on 02 6241 3211 or via email [email protected].
Application queries:Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [email protected].

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time