Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
Full-time, Permanent
Base Salary $58,929 - $67,450 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:
About the role - Childcare at TAFE NSW
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 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 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:
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
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 AEDT Wednesday 16 July 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
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.
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