Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
Position Number: 52/26
Permanent, Part time - 25 hours per week
ECTARC Alunga 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 Alunga is seeking an educator with a Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children birth to 5 years.

Essential Criteria:

- Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

- A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)

- Commitment to working as a team

- Effective communication skills





- Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation

- 12 months experience working in children’s services

- Current First Aid Certificate

- Completed mandatory National Child Safety Training

- National Crime Check (or be willing to obtain)

About the Service

ECTARC Alunga is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Albion Park Rail.

The service practices the Circle of Security relationships model to develop partnerships with children and families based on mutual trust and respect. They are committed to quality outcomes for children and advocate for learning through play in an workplace where they feel safe, valued and included. Educators work collaboratively to implement teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

ECTARC Alunga is an active participant in the Enriching Language through Practice project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. This project focuses on the 3a -Abecedarian Approach, which places a priority on children’s language. The project builds a shared language approach to advance children’s learning outcomes by strengthening the relationship between families and educators to engage in active feedback and the sharing of information with each other about children’s language/communication skills and development. In conjunction with this the service is an active member of the Paint Shellharbour REaD.

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:https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/early-childhood-educator-certificate-iii-permanent-full-time-2/

If you have any questions in regard to the position, please call ECTARC on (02) •••• •100 or email ••••@ectarc.com.au

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

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