Early Childhood Educator – Cert III

Glenorchy City Council is currently seeking passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators (Cert III) to join our teams at our Benjafield and Berriedale Early Education & Care Services. These rewarding opportunities are ideal for professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of children aged birth to five years through high-quality education and care.About the Role:As an Early Childhood Educator, you’ll play a vital role in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, while ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional team that’s making a meaningful difference in the local community.Key Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality care with a strong focus on safety, health, and wellbeing.Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment that supports every child’s growth and development.Be supportive and professional in delivering excellent customer serviceWhat We’re Looking For:We’re seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, nurturing, and ready to make an impact. To be successful, you will have:A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or be actively working towards one.Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF V2.0.A collaborative approach to working within a team environment.Excellent communication skills and a deep appreciation for family engagement.Demonstrated experience in a similar setting.A current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People – Child Related Activity.Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused team that values professional growth, wellbeing, and delivering the highest standard of early childhood education.Days and Position Hours: Monday to Friday, part-time base hours 20 hours per week up to 38 hours per week.What’s in it for you:Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusionannual salary increases15% Superannuationa motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the wayongoing training and career developmentaccess to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAPGlenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025For further information on this position, contact Kate Whitbread, Coordinator Education & Care on (03) 6216 6610Our commitment to community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.How to apply: If you meet the above requirements, lodge your application on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. Your application MUST include:A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the positionAn up-to-date resume:Copies of essential requirements (mandatory qualifications / registrations / licences)A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment. A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026Position Description - Early Childhood Educators - Cert III AUD Glenorchy 7010

Early Childhood Educator - Cert III

Glenorchy City Council is currently seeking passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators (Cert III) to join our teams at our Benjafield and Berriedale Early Education & Care Services. These rewarding opportunities are ideal for professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of children aged birth to five years through high-quality education and care.

About the Role:

As an Early Childhood Educator, you’ll play a vital role in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, while ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional team that’s making a meaningful difference in the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality care with a strong focus on safety, health, and wellbeing.
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment that supports every child’s growth and development.
  • Be supportive and professional in delivering excellent customer service

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, nurturing, and ready to make an impact. To be successful, you will have:

  • A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or be actively working towards one.
  • Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF V2.0.
  • A collaborative approach to working within a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and a deep appreciation for family engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar setting.
  • A current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People – Child Related Activity.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused team that values professional growth, wellbeing, and delivering the highest standard of early childhood education.

Days and Position Hours: Monday to Friday, part-time base hours 20 hours per week up to 38 hours per week.

What’s in it for you:

  • Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • annual salary increases
  • 15% Superannuation
  • a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
  • ongoing training and career development
  • access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
  • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

For further information on this position, contact Kate Whitbread, Coordinator Education & Care on (03) 6216 6610

Our commitment to community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

How to apply: If you meet the above requirements, lodge your application on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

Your application MUST include:

  • A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the position
  • An up-to-date resume:
  • Copies of essential requirements (mandatory qualifications / registrations / licences)
  • A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment. A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

    Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026