Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
Position Number: 41/26
Permanent, Full time - 38 hours per week
ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service

Looking for a Workplace That Truly Supports You?

At ECTARC, we know that when our people thrive, so do the children and families we support. That’s why we offer more than just a job — we provide a career with purpose, support, and real benefits.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

- Above award pay conditions

- Work-life balance that works for you with family-friendly conditions

- Paid parental leave, including a 6-week top-up to the government scheme

- Extra time to recharge with an additional ECTARC leave day and up to 2–3 weeks closure over the end-of-year period

- Ongoing professional development, coaching and mentoring to help you grow and succeed

- Discounted fees for employees with children in our services

- A comprehensive wellness program, including free one-on-one health consultations, mental health support and webinars, flu vaccinations, and more

- A welcoming and inclusive culture where you feel valued every day

- Career pathways and progression opportunities across our services and head office.

If you're ready to build a meaningful career in early childhood with an organisation that invests in you — we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

ECTARC Smith Street is seeking experienced educator who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children.

In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

This is an chance for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.

We are always looking for passionate educators to join our ECTARC team.

Essential Criteria:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

- A Working with Children Check clearance number

- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004

- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment

- Completed the mandatory National Child Safety Training

- National Crime Check (or be willing to obtain)

- Experience working in early childhood services





- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty

- Excellent teamwork and communication skills

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation

- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality

- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day

- Strong commitment to you own professional learning

About the Service

ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal peoples.

We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community.

Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including

- Above award wages

- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.

- Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.

- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.

- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.

- An inclusive work environment.

- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.





- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.

- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.

- Support for further study and qualifications.

- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

About ECTARC

ECTARC is a community owned, not for profit organisation that has successfully managed education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for over 40 years.

Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience in the sector and commitment to early education and care for children, families students and staff is why we are a respected leader across the communities we work in.

At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes.

We are a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply for this position. The job offer will be subject to Working with Children Check, National Criminal Check and National Child Safety foundation level training.

How to apply:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

To express your interest for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit your current Cover Letter, Resume and two work related referees. Please keep an eye on your email for further details.

For more information please visit: https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/early-childhood-educator-diploma/

If you have any questions in regard to the position, please call ECTARC on (02) •••• •100 or email ••••@ectarc.com.au

Closing Date: 23/08/2026

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) (Wollongong)
🏢 ECTARC – Early Childhood Education Services and Training
📍 Wollongong