At Learning Links, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and creating a genuine sense of belonging. Behind every successful outcome is a team of talented people who are committed to making a difference.

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma/Certificate III) who thrives in an inclusive, play-based environment and takes pride in planning learning around each child. This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week at our Peakhurst Preschool.

This role reports to the Preschool Team Leader and plays a key part in supporting our preschool team. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will help every child feel understood, included and ready to learn.

Why Join Learning Links?

Learning Links has over 50 years’ experience delivering evidence-based therapy, education and support services that help children build the skills and confidence to learn, develop and thrive. We work closely with families, schools and professionals to create a community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life.

At Learning Links, you will do meaningful work with lasting impact, with the flexibility to live well, the support to grow, and a team that values and includes you.

What we offer

- Meaningful work with lasting impact with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes and your impact recognised through our reward and recognition program
- Flexibility that supports life and work through flexible working arrangements, Salary packaging benefits up to $18,549, car parking, novated lease and digital device benefits helping you make the most of your take-home pay and 12 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Grow, learn and be equipped to succeed with our career development and ongoing training programs, including 4 professional development days every year, coaching and mentoring,



with supervision where it applies to your role
- Supported, valued and connected through a supportive and team-oriented team culture, annual WHS and Wellbeing initiatives and a confidential Employee Assistance Program

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success is measured through outcomes, collaboration and service quality. You will:

Quality, Safety and Compliance

- Ensure that the safety, rights and best interests of every child are above all other considerations in every decision and action in line with the paramountcy principle
- Apply all Child Safe Standards and child safety reforms, including mandatory reporting, and report every hazard, incident or concern the day it occurs
- Maintain compliance with all policies, regulations and standards, keeping documentation accurate and on time

Individualised Learning and Inclusion

- Make sure every child has an individualised learning plan with goals tracked through Analysis of Learning, supported by an EYLF-aligned, play-based program
- Plan, implement and evaluate programs for each child, and contribute to Individual Learning Plans with families and other professionals

Children and Family Partnerships

- Build safe, respectful, inclusive interactions and environments that support wellbeing, agency and belonging
- Give families timely, sensitive updates on their child’s progress, and respond promptly to any concerns

Team Contribution and Professional Practice

- Take accountability for your own practice and growth, complete self-reflection, performance reviews and required training on time, and attend all career development days




- Work fairly with all members of the preschool and early education team, escalate risks promptly, and help with the Quality Improvement Plan and induction of new staff and volunteers

About You

You value inclusion and child safety, enjoy building trusting relationships with children and families, and take pride in planning learning around every child.

You will bring

- An ACECQA-approved Diploma or Certificate III qualification, working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework, and the ability to plan, implement and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning
- Current ACECQA-approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, asthma and Child Protection training, plus Child Safe Training from the Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills, and the physical ability to perform the core duties of the role

You’ll stand out if you have (desirable, not essential):
- Experience supporting children with disability or developmental delay
- Experience with National Quality Standard assessment and quality improvement

Child Safety

Learning Links is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, welfare, wellbeing, rights and best interests of children and young people as the paramount consideration.

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police check (if required)
- Relevant pre-employment checks

Ready to Apply?

If you’re someone who wants to help children who face difficulties with learning reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you. We care for you, so you can care for children and families.

Apply now and become part of a team making a meaningful difference! For a confidential conversation, contact [email protected].

📌 Early Childhood Educator Diploma/Certificate III (Peakhurst)
🏢 Learning Links
📍 Peakhurst