Careers at TAFE NSW

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Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Tighes Hill Campus

Permanent Full-Time

$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. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

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, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

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 a 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 local community and be part of a strong professional network with conferences, training, and peer collaboration.

About the role

Join us as an Early Childhood Educator – Diploma (internally known 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.

Our centre operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 5:30pm. We are open for 48 weeks per year, with a refreshing three week break over Christmas. 

About you 

You’re a passionate educator who thrives in a 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.

What you will bring:

• Diploma/Associated Diploma recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) with a minimum 12 months experience in early childhood services.
• 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).

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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 Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Emma Goulding, Early Childhood Director, via email at emma.goulding1@tafensw.edu.au or 0449692400

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.