Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Various Locations - listed below

Talent Pool

$66,289 – $82,008 salary package - includes base salary ($65,650 - $72,252), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

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We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs

About the role – Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE NSW

Join us as an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) (known internally at TAFE as Early Childhood Officer) where you’ll design and deliver engaging, developmentally rich programs that ignite curiosity and foster growth. Make a lasting impact by fostering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that supports every child’s growth and potential in a play-based and educational setting. At our centres the safety and wellbeing of children is paramount.

Our Children’s Centres operate Monday to Friday, with opening hours varying by location. Some Centres open between 7:45 am and 8:30 am and close between 5:00 pm and 5:45 pm. We are open for 48 weeks per year, with a refreshing four-week break over Christmas. 

We are currently seeking individuals who are interested in working at the following locations:

• Albury
• Blacktown
• Granville
• Kingswood (Nepean)
• Meadowbank
• Mount Druitt
• Narrandera
• Newcastle
• Shellharbour
• Sutherland
• Wagga Wagga
• Wetherill Park
• Wollongong

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

About You

You’re an educator who thrives in a diverse team environment and connects easily with children, families, and colleagues. You take initiative, bring creative learning ideas to life, and help create a safe, vibrant space where children thrive, all while ensuring the smooth and successful operation of our dynamic Children’s Centre.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Diploma/Associated Diploma recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) with a minimum 12 months experience in early childhood services.
• Have a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting Framework.
• Hold a Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and ACECQA-approved First Aid certification (including CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes management).

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in early childhood services
• Have completed unit CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
• Have completed Foundational Training - National child safety training - Department of Education, Australian Government.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role 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 Monday 13 July 2026

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Provide an example from your experience in an early childhood setting where you demonstrated inclusive practice and respectful communication when working with children, families, or colleagues from diverse backgrounds. In your response, outline the situation, the actions you took to support inclusion and participation, how you considered different perspectives, and the outcome for those involved.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:  Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Yolanda Beaston, Manager Children’s Centres Operations, via email at Yolanda.Beatson@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 3118.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

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