Early Learning Centre Educator
- Support the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director to deliver engaging, play-based preschool learning experiences.
- Promote children’s development, wellbeing and sense of belonging in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Build positive relationships with children and families and contribute to a collaborative early learning team.
Salary Range: $84,157 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | 12-month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 18 January 2026
About Holy Family Early Learning Centre
Holy Family Early Learning Centre (ELC) offers a nurturing, play-based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by Reggio Emilia principles. Serving children from nearby suburbs, the ELC focuses on developing each child’s identity, wellbeing, and learning through observation-led planning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces. Strong connections with families and Holy Family Primary School support smooth transitions and foster a welcoming community for early learners.
About the Role
The Early Learning Centre Educator supports the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director in delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster children's development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to high-quality preschool programs, build positive relationships with children and families, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every child is supported to learn, grow, and thrive.
This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on parental leave and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
Benefits and Opportunities
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of caregiver status
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
- 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 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.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Sarah Power on ************ or via email ******************************.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 ********* or via email ******************************.
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