Educational Leaders – Early Childhood Education and Care

Communities at Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and young people in our care. We support their voices being heard and valued, and uphold their right to feel secure, respected, and protected. To learn more about our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, please visit our website and view our Statement of Commitment to Children and Young People.

Are you an early childhood professional, ready to share your knowledge with a team of educators using current pedagogy that drives better practices and outcomes for children? Then join our Early Education and Care teams and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Your Role

You will work closely with the team to provide high-quality play-based educational programs and assist them in implementing a curriculum that reflects best practice.

You will build and maintain positive relationships with children and families, and the local community. Most importantly, you will make a difference to the lives of children in our care and the professional practices of our educators.

Benefits for You

- Earn minimum $38.33 an hour, with additional Leadership Allowance paid on top of fortnightly wage.

- Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

- Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.

- Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply





- Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.

- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

What We Need from You

- A minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

- A Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

- A minimum of one year experience or ability to demonstrate the capability and capacity to be an effective Leader.

- Display confident abilities to communicate, reflect, challenge professional dialogue and build respectful workplace relationships.

- Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

Apply Now

Click APPLY or call us at 02 •••• •200 for a confidential chat. Please include a cover letter. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.

Additional Information

In line with our commitment to child safety and our obligation to uphold the requirements within the National Quality Framework, referee checks and employment verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.

📌 Educational Leaders - Early Childhood Education and Care (Canberra)
🏢 Communities@Work
📍 Canberra