Come and join our family!

At The Green Elephant, we are more than just a workplace — we are an extended family. We pride ourselves on a strong, supportive team culture that nurtures, inspires and empowers our educators to thrive.

Our approach is grounded in meaningful relationships, high-quality practice and a genuine commitment to creating engaging learning environments where children feel a strong sense of belonging. We value collaboration, continuous reflection and supporting each other to grow both personally and professionally.

Whether you are new to the industry, highly experienced, or looking to deepen your understanding of early childhood education, we would love to hear from you.

The Green Elephant is currently seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator/Teacher to join our team. We take the time to understand your experience, strengths and preferred age group to ensure the best fit within our service.

At The Green Elephant, we are also deeply committed to keeping children safe from harm, abuse and neglect. The wellbeing of children is our highest priority and a shared responsibility across our team.

Our practices are guided by our Child Safe Statement of Commitment, where children are supported to feel safe, respected and valued, and are empowered to have a voice.

All educators are expected to actively contribute to a strong child-safe culture by maintaining safe environments, responding to concerns and consistently upholding our policies and procedures.

Educators must demonstrate a clear understanding of their responsibilities under child protection law, including their role as mandatory reporters, when and how to report concerns, and the appropriate reporting pathways.

What will you need to be considered for the role?





- A positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration
- Warm, nurturing presence with children
- Genuine interest in early childhood development
- Can work in accordance with service policies & procedures
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety, wellbeing and safeguarding practices
- Ability to advocate for children’s rights and support their voice and participation in decision-making
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and uphold our Child Safe Code of Conduct
- Understanding of mandatory reporting responsibilities and willingness to act on concerns appropriately

Specific requirements of the role:

- Ideally can work full-time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Must hold a current Working With Children's Check
- Have a relevant qualification - Cert III, Diploma or ECT.
- Are proficient in written and verbal English language communication
- Have at least one year relevant work experience
- Willingness to complete and maintain up-to-date child protection training (including CHCPRT025, Geccko or equivalent)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in child safety and safeguarding practices

Child Safety and Recruitment Requirements:

The successful applicant will be subject to The Green Elephant’s rigorous child-protected recruitment, induction and ongoing suitability processes, including:

- Reference checks,



including specific child safety and suitability questions
- Verification of qualifications and employment history
- Completion of a Child Protection Training Pack and induction requirements prior to commencement
- Completion of a Child Protection knowledge check or questionnaire to demonstrate understanding of mandatory reporting obligations and child protection responsibilities prior to commencing employment
- Ongoing assessment of suitability and adherence to child-safe expectations throughout employment

Why join us at The Green Elephant:

- You will be a part of a culture that prides itself on evolving the standards of early childhood practice
- we invest in our educators so they receive the mentoring, support and training they need to become confident professionals
- You get back what you put in... with fun team events, ongoing coaching, and a genuine interest in you!
- You will be supported to build your knowledge and confidence in child safety, including responding to disclosures, maintaining safe environments, and contributing to continuous improvement in our practices

Your next steps...

- Apply here for the role, or email us directly at [email protected]
- We will contact you to chat a bit further about your want to join our team
- We can then arrange a time for you to come and visit us at the service where you can get a feel for who we are & the warm, welcoming environments we are proud to create

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Warm wishes,
The Green Elephant

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator/Teacher (Horsley Park)
🏢 The Green Elephant
📍 Horsley Park