Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Position Number: 42/26

Permanent, Full time - 38 hours per week

ECTARC Warilla 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 Warilla is seeking an educator who holds aDiploma 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 opportunity for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your qualified 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 HLTAID012
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment




- Completed 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 Warilla Education and Care Service is a 28 place service which is managed by ECTARC on behalf of the Illawarra Women’s Health Service. Our service is located in the heart of Warilla, nestled amongst local community services. We offer both occasional and emergency care (charged at an hourly rate), and permanent regular positions for children aged between birth – 5 years of age.

Our educators build secure attachments with the children & families enrolled in the service that support children to feel safe, secure and valued. The service is inclusive to all children and families and are sensitive to & respectful of promoting a greater understanding of Australia’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures. Educators value play in encouraging children’s learning, thinking, imagination, & communication; & understand how important play is for children to develop trust & form friendships with peers.

Warilla Education and Care Service implements the Positive Partnerships project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. Through the program the service employs a Child and Family Practitioner, whose role is to provide support for families and their parenting.



The service also works closely with a multidisciplinary team (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist) from Noah’s Inclusion Service who visit weekly.

They support the developmental needs of children’s by working alongside educators, building their capacity to ensure children’s everyday learning environments are optimal.

About Us

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) 4223 1100 4223 1100) or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 20/09/2026

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) (Warilla)
🏢 ECTARC Early Childhood Education Services & Training
📍 Warilla