Make an Impact Across 11 Early Education Centres

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for variety, professional growth and the opportunity to make a difference across multiple services?

In this unique full-time role, you'll bring your expertise, leadership and passion for early childhood education to a range of centre environments, supporting children, families and educators while sharing best practice across our services. No two days are the same, making this the perfect opportunity for an adaptable educator who enjoys building relationships, embracing new experiences and contributing to high-quality outcomes wherever they're needed.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging, inclusive and play-based learning programs that support children's learning, development and wellbeing. You'll provide pedagogical leadership, mentor educators, champion contemporary teaching practices and support services in maintaining excellence under the National Quality Framework.

Working across our network of centres, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of teams, broaden your qualified experience and contribute positively to children's early learning journeys throughout the Shire.

What You'll Bring
Essential

- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Current NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Current Child Protection Training
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and mentoring skills

We'd Love to See

- Experience working in long day care or preschool environments
- Experience supporting, mentoring or leading educator teams
- Knowledge of inclusive practices and sustainability in early education
- Current driver's licence





Why Join Us?

- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Work across 11 quality early education centres located throughout the Sutherland Shire
- Gain exposure to diverse teams, environments and communities
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive Council workplace
- Make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development across multiple services

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by uploading a cover letter and your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 1st November 2026.
- Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package:$97,609 - $103,469 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full-timeWorking 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 2.5 days off per month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration ***************@ssc.nsw.gov.aufor any job specific enquiries.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Secure Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Full Time) (Sutherland Shire Council)
🏢 Sutherland Shire Council
📍 Sutherland Shire Council