- Whyalla, SA, Australia, 5600
- Child Care Centres & Creches
- Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
- Part time
- Opening on: Oct 28 2026
Position Description
- Part time 0.8 FTE long-term contract until 10 October 2027
- TPS000 salary range $84,971 - $123,236 p.a. + super
- Based at Whyalla campus / Barngarla Country
The Opportunity
The Early Childhood Teacher, working within a child care environment, is responsible for the overall development and implementation of a recognized early childhood curriculum for children aged from birth to 5 years based on each child's individual needs and interests. The Early Childhood Teacher works with a high degree of autonomy in consultation with the coordinator in delivering of the childcare and teaching programs.
What We’re Looking For
- Recognised four-year early childhood degree or equivalent qualification recognised by licensing authorities at Early Childhood Teacher level.
- Experience leading and collaborating within a childcare team to enhance teaching practice and develop and implement early childhood curricula and educational programs aligned with the Early Learning Years Framework.
- Ability to build professional partnerships with parents and colleagues, implement service policies and procedures, and undertake administration and quality assurance activities.
- Ability to apply workplace health and safety and workers compensation legislation and Agency policies, including identifying, assessing and controlling risks and evaluating mitigation strategies under the Agency’s risk management framework to minimise injury and disease.
What You Need to Know
A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.
Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.
Why TAFE SA?
TAFE SA,
proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.
At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.
Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values
Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!
Perks & Benefits
Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:
- Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
- Purchase Annual Leave
- Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Adaptable work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
- Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
- Career development and progression
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Ready to Shape the Future?
For enquiries, please contact Carmen Collins – Curriculum Coordinator via email at
[email protected]
Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, veterans, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!
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Applications closing on: Nov 8 2026
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