About us:
We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We work in partnerships with families, early to middle childhood professionals and the broader community to ensure children are happy, healthy and develop a love of learning.
Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au
The role:
We are seeking Education and Care Practitioners to join our Oatlands Long Day Care Service. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team to deliver a quality play-based program for children’s development in Long Day Care.
- Education and Care Practitioner role
- Part time
In this role, you will:
- Uphold the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.
- Implement engaging and inclusive educational programs for children
- Interact with and supervise children to ensure their safety and wellbeing
- Create safe, supportive and positive environments for children and colleagues
- Document and reflect on children’s learning and development
- Build strong and professional relationships with families and colleagues
- Commit to your own professional growth and development
- Always work in line with Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s policies, procedures, and the National Quality Framework
What we offer you:
- A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support
- Guidance from your Service Manager and Educational Leaders across our services to support pedagogy and practice
- Opportunities for ongoing career development and learning
- 15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services
What you’ll bring:
- Previous experience in a similar role and a demonstrated strong commitment to child safety
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team
- An ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or actively working towards a qualification
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, with willingness to learn and apply the Early Years Learning Framework
- A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services), Foundations of Child Safety Training (Geccko) and
Advanced Child Safety Training (Geccko)
How to apply:
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the “Apply Now” button.
Applications close 5pm Monday 16 Nov 2026
As part of the application process,
you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.
For further information please contact People and Culture at
[email protected]
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.
Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion:
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including interviews, reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.
LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive workplace across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.
📌 Education and Care Practitioner-Oatlands
🏢 Lady Gowrie Tasmania
📍 Oatlands