Casual Early Childhood Educator

7 hours ago


Prayagraj, India Catholic Education Office Full time

Employment type:  Casual
Location: ACT Early Learning Centres
Remuneration Range:  $38.89 to $41.36 per hour, exclusive of casual loading (dependent on qualification, age and experience)
Closing Date: 30 November 2025

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), provides education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres in the ACT. 

About the role

Early Childhood Educators nurture the growth and development of preschool children in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Early Childhood Educators assist in engaging play-based learning experiences that support each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in line with the regulatory framework. The ELC Educator's role involves fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, ensuring open communication and collaboration. ELC Educators also maintain a focus on well-being and safety, adhering to CECG and regulatory standards. This is a rewarding role that has the opportunity to impact the lives of children while growing professionally in a supportive team environment.

Casual employees who have been approved to work, nominate preferred work locations and provide their availability through our Casual Relief System (CRS) and may be called upon, on an as-needed basis in accordance with operational needs and employee availability and preference.

Benefits of casual work

  • Schedule work around your personal commitments.
  • Experience a diverse range of environments.
  • Build your profile within a network of schools to advance your opportunity of securing ongoing employment. 

Qualifications

  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
  • First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
  • Diploma in Early Childhood and Care; OR
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

Selection Criteria

  1. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues and students.
  2. Ability to apply knowledge experience and training to assist with planning, organising and achieving outcomes within the relevant time constraints.
  3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  4. Ability to apply initiative and manage competing priorities.

How to apply

Follow the 'Apply now' link. Before commencing this application, please ensure you have the following information at hand:

  • Cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.
  • Resume.
  • Copy of ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
  • Contact details of two professional referees. 
  • Evidence of qualifications (where applicable).
  • Current passport or birth certificate and drivers license.

Other Eligibility Criteria 

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or be in Australia on a visa with work rights to be eligible to apply for this position. 
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Information about CECG can be accessed here.

Application queries: contact the Recruitment Team on ************ or via email ******************************

If you are a current employee or have worked for CECG within the last six months, please contact the CECG Recruitment Team prior to applying.

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