Careers at TAFE NSW

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate 3)

Wollongong Children’s Centre

Full-time, Permanent

Base Salary $51,945 - $55,397 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

TAFE NSW Children’s Centres foster a nurturing environment where young learners thrive, and educators are empowered to create a life-changing impact through play-based learning, creativity, and care.

Lead with purpose. Inspire young learners. Do meaningful work.

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work in our Children’s Centres.

We offer:

• Job Security & Stability: Permanent, full-time role with the NSW Government.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 35-hour workweek, flexible options, and a Christmas shutdown.
• Professional Development: Access to mentorship, networking, and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: 12% super and 17.5% annual leave loading, Fitness Passport, well-being programs, paid First Aid, CPR, Child Protection renewals, and free flu vaccinations.
• Community Impact: Support the local community and be part of a strong professional network with conferences, training, and peer collaboration.

About the role - Childcare at TAFE NSW

Join us as an Early Childhood Educator – Certificate 3 (internally known as Advanced Childcare Worker) where you’ll be at the heart of our Children’s Centre, creating an engaging and inclusive environment for our little learners in a play-based and educational setting.

You’ll collaborate with a fantastic team to plan, implement, and assess exciting activities that help make a lasting impact on the children’s educational journeys.  

Our Children’s Centre is open from 8:15 am – 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 48 weeks of the year. We close for a refreshing four-week break over Christmas, ensuring our team is ready for another exciting year of learning.

About you 

You’re passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working in a team environment. You build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and are committed to creating a safe, engaging space that supports learning and helps our centre run smoothly.

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate III qualification (ACECQA Approved)
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting Framework.
• A Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and ACECQA-approved First Aid certification (including CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes management).
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood services is highly regarded  

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close: 11.55pm AEST Wednesday 16 July 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualification transcripts (PDF)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Kate Pickett at Kate.Pickett@tafensw.edu.au  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Early Childhood Director, Jodie O’Leary at Jodie.Oleary@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.