Fairfield CityCouncil oversees one of the biggest and most multicultural localgovernment areas in Australia. With 27 suburbs, over 200,000 residents and alocal community that speaks more than 70 different languages, working withFairfield City Council is a chance to work in a unique, challenging, anddynamic environment.

Fairfield City Council offers an excitingcareer that supports and encourages development, personal and professionalgrowth, appreciates the importance of work/life balance, recognises and rewardsperformance and embraces change.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (12 MONTH MATERNITY LEAVE COVER)

Our Philosophyto Early Education is ‘We believe in play-based learning pedagogy that isfun, engaging, child-centred, which nurtures the development of the holisticchild.If yourpassion is for early education and care and our pedagogical vision resonateswith yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City Best Start Education &Care; on the journey to enhancing children’s lives and work in a team that is leadingby delivering best practice in the Early Education and Care Sector.

Fairfield City Council manages a variety ofchildren and family services, including long day care, preschool, family daycare, supported playgroups, early intervention services and family supportservices. Robust networking opportunities and support exist for educators whowork within our services, as do internal opportunities for skills developmentand career progression across service types. The Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care Unit is strongly committed to providing opportunities forprofessional development, including a leadership program for emergingdirectors,



study support, including study leave and reimbursement andsecondments across the services. Comprehensive training plans to suitindividuals are also available and consistent support from the Management Team.

FairfieldCity Council seeks to employ an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who ishighly motivated with a focus on excellence, leadership and innovation. Newgraduates are encouraged to apply. You will be working as partof a dynamic team to meet the individual programming needs of children 0-5years.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL:

- Bachelor of Teaching or Education(Early Childhood) as approved by ACECQA or working towards
- Current First AidCertificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and Working withChildren Check, as approved by ACECQA.
- Must be an AccreditedTeacher and actively working towards the Australian Professional Standardsfor Teachers for Provisional Teachers. Conditional Teachers are alsowelcomed and supported.
- Must be able to meet the minimum prescribed requirements of a responsibleperson as per the Education and CareServices National Regulations
- Working knowledge and demonstratedhigh-quality pedagogical programming skills with an ability to incorporatethe Early Years Learning Framework,



the Education and Care ServicesNational Regulations and the National Quality Standards
- A demonstrated ability to participate indecision-making and problem solving
- A demonstrated ability to use a varietyof interpersonal skills in multiple teams

DESIRABLE:

- A community language other than English
- Developed IT/Computer Skills
- Current Class C Driver's License
- Knowledge of local government
- Experience in policy development and review

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Temporary full-time role (up to 12 months), 35 hours per week
- This position is a Grade 5, salary range is $89, 941 p.a. with progression to $96, 858 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $105, 357 p.a.
- A uniform is provided

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave (when applicable)
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
- Free Onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits including 15 days sick/personal leave and 5 days MyLeave that can be used flexibly per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Great culture and values

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Sherean Michael, Manager, Children Family Services, on 9725 0866.

CLOSING DATE:

Sunday 30th August 2026, 11:59PM

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Fairfield)
🏢 Fairfield City Council
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