Join Central Coast Council Tasmania – Make a difference where you live and love where you work

Central Coast Council is dedicated to shaping a vibrant future for over 25,000 residents on Tasmania’s picturesque North West Coast. We offer careers that make a meaningful difference - through responsible governance, sustainable development, and community-focused service delivery.

Your new role – Children’s Services Educator

We’re looking for dedicated and experienced Children’s Services Educators to work across the Council’s long day care and outside school hours care services. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the provision of quality childcare across the service centres. This includes:

- Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for our children

- Support with the planning and implementation of engaging activities that support children’s development, in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

- Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies, including work health and safety

We are currently hiring for two permanent part time positions:
- A position working at our Long Day Care Service for 32 hours per week.

- A position at our Outside School Hours Care services for 35.5 hours per week. You must have the ability to be a responsible person and have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in childcare.

Essential:

- Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

- Working with Vulnerable People Card

- Experience working in childcare or an early learning environment

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Salary and conditions:

Part-time positions: Central Coast Council’s Enterprise Agreement – Children’s Services Level 2.1 ($32.47 per hour). The Early Childhood Education and Care Retention Payment may also apply.

Why work with us?





- Employer of Choice — Join a workplace recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice, offering flexibility, growth and a great team culture

- Impactful Work – Contribute to initiatives that enhance the local environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing

- Lifestyle & Flexibility – Birthday leave, 3 additional days of paid leave over the Christmas-New Year break, a discounted corporate gym membership and up to 3.5% additional superannuation co-contribution

- Supportive Environment – Experience a workplace culture grounded in care, inclusion, and safety, including effective workplace health and safety systems and training

- Professional Development – Access formal training, mentoring, and the opportunity to contribute across diverse teams and projects

- Exceptional Location – Live and work in the Central Coast region known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle

Central Coast Council is committed to upholding the values of Customer Focus, Open Communication, Accountability, Safety and Together - One Team (C.O.A.S.T.) in local governance. If you are seeking a career that aligns with our aspirations and values, we encourage you to take your next step with us.

How to apply To view the position description, key selection criteria and to apply, please visit our website:

https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/current-vacancies/childrens-services-educator-2/

Please note that applications will only be accepted via our website. Please include a current resume, cover letter, response to the key selection criteria and copies of your Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Working with Vulnerable People Card, Driver’s Licence, First Aid and CPR Certificates, Food Safety Certificate, Child Protection Certificate and Safe Sleep Certificate (if held).

For any enquiries, please call (03) 6429 8***.

Applications close on 12 August 2026. Central Coast Council reserves the right to commence recruitment activity prior to the closing date.

📌 Children’s Services Educator (Ulverstone)
🏢 Central Coast Council Tas
📍 Ulverstone