Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

We are a closeknit community where families, children and educators collaborate to create an environment that provides the best possible start for young children.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated diploma-trained educator to join our community and make a difference.

About the Cottage –

The AIS Caretaker's Cottage is a 48-place childcare facility located at the Australian Sports Commission in Bruce. It has been established to provide high-quality care in an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and educational.

The Cottage maintains an Exceeding Rating and has achieved an Excellent Rating three times in a row, recognising our commitment to quality service for children, families and staff.

About the team –

The team at the Cottage takes a contemporary approach to pedagogical practice informed by current theory. You will have the opportunity to explore contemporary practices and implement approaches by modern theorists. For example, we integrate a Primary Caregiving Approach to support relationships and have a commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in our work.

About the role –

We are a values driven team of professionals who strive for excellence and believe that community, collaboration, and connection inspire capable and confident lifelong learners.

We embrace innovation and best practice and welcome current team members to share their passions, interests and ideas.

This position will be offered as an ONGOING, PART-TIME role.

About you –

We are looking for a senior educator who has a passion for Early Childhood Education with the following:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged birth to 5 years
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, contribute to daily service delivery and provide guidance, coaching or mentoring to educators and students where required.



Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, documenting and reviewing educational programs that respond to children’s individual learning and development needs.

- Strong communication and relationship-management skills
- Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to work in accordance with, applicable early childhood legislation, regulations, quality standards, child safety requirements and service policies.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to children’s needs, operational issues and safety concerns and to escalate matters when required.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People card
- Current Child Safety and Child Protection Training in line with Regulatory requirements

What we offer –

- Above Award salary and generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
- Above minimum educator to child ratios and above minimum qualified staff ratios

- Access to a customised ASC L&D; calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
- Encouragement and support to be innovative and creative in your work and a workplace that supports collaboration
- A family friendly workplace that supports flexible work opportunities

- Above award conditions including generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave, shut down leave and additional personal leave
- Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family
- Free parking

- Diversity in employment opportunities including opportunities to work across the organisation
- Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
- The ICT resources to allow you to do your best including a personal laptop

- Located in a bushland setting that provides opportunities for nature play.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Contact Officer: Lisa Syrette

- Phone number: [02 6214 1284](tel:02 6214 1284)
- Email address: [email protected]

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📌 Senior Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Sports Commission
📍 Canberra