Waratah-Wynyard Council are seeking a passionate Diploma or Certificate III to join our Warawyn Early Learning Team!

Are you passionate about nurturing and educating young minds in a supportive, team-oriented environment? We are currently seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our committed and caring team!

Permanent, Parttime, Casual positions available.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- A current Working with Vulnerable People card.
- Passion for early childhood education and child development.
- Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 4% of the employee’s salary)
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave
- Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
- 17% leave loading annually
- Employee Assistance Program

The Position Descriptions are available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a robust commitment to health and safety.



Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others.

Applications for this position close at 8am on Thursday 17 September 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

Statements addressing Essential Selection Criteria:

- 1. Completion of, or working towards, a Diploma in Childcare qualification or other qualification recognised by the Childcare Unit; *
- 2. Proven experience in a similar role in a childcare service and sound, practical knowledge of early childhood. *
- 3. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and the early years learning framework and the regulations and standards applicable to the relevant service *
- 4. Comprehensive understanding of Child Development *
- 5. Confidence to communicate with team members and parents *
- 6. A commitment to operating within a framwork with colleagues and parents which ensures mutual understanding for the benefit of the child *
- 7. Flexible and mature approch which ensures optimum outcomes for the child *
- 8. Ability to be resourceful, creative and imaginative to assist program delivery *

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📌 Children Services Educator (Wynyard)
🏢 Waratah Wynyard Council
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