Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Down Under Centre Australia Pty Ltd St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is seeking a qualified and committed Early Childhood Teacher to join St Joseph’s Family Services in Port Macquarie.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver high-quality, inclusive, play-based education and care programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and the Centre’s philosophy. The role also involves guiding educators, supporting children’s development and building respectful partnerships with families.

Benefits

- A full-time role within a supportive early-childhood education team.
- Opportunities for professional development and reflective practice.
- The opportunity to guide educators and contribute to continuous service improvement.
- A welcoming workplace committed to quality, inclusion and children’s wellbeing.

Task & responsibilities

- Develop, implement and evaluate inclusive, play-based educational programs.
- Plan learning experiences based on children’s developmental needs, strengths and interests.
- Observe, assess and document children’s learning and progress.
- Create safe, welcoming and stimulating physical and social learning environments.
- Ensure programs comply with the

Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard.

- Build respectful relationships with children, families, educators and community professionals.
- Consult with families regarding their children’s participation, development and progress.
- Lead and support educators, students and volunteers in professional practice.
- Model effective early-childhood teaching practices and encourage reflective practice.
- Maintain accurate records relating to enrolment, attendance, health, wellbeing and curriculum delivery.
- Support children’s health, safety,



inclusion and overall wellbeing.
- Comply with child-protection, workplace health and safety, and organisational requirements.

Qualification & experience Applicants must have:

- a recognised Bachelor degree in

Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification;

- current NSW Education Standards Authority accreditation, or eligibility to obtain it;
- experience developing, implementing and evaluating early-childhood curricula;
- sound knowledge of the

Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard;

- knowledge of child development and play-based learning;
- strong written and verbal communication skills;
- demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an early-childhood education team; and
- a commitment to reflective practice and continuing career development.

The successful applicant must hold or be able to obtain:

- a current

Working With Children Check;

- a National Criminal History Record Check;
- an approved Child Protection certificate; and
- current approved first-aid qualifications, including CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management.

An understanding of the Catholic faith and a willingness to support and work in harmony with the Parish’s values, mission and code of conduct are required. About Company St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory employment screening and mandatory clearances.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $90000-110000 Job Publish: 13-08-2026 Job Expire: 12-09-2026 Apply on: Early Childhood Teacher Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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