EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – CERT III

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking meaningful, local government career exposure in a fast-paced regional Tasmanian setting.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into a local government early childhood education pathway provides an outstanding avenue for passionate care professionals to build premier, community-centered workplace experience in Australia. Based at Council's dedicated child care hubs in the Greater Hobart region, this position offers an engaging, professional environment to implement progressive learning frameworks, gain local government sector tenure, and positively shape the early development milestones of local youth.

Job Summary

Glenorchy City Council is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly nurturing Early Childhood Educator holding a Certificate III qualification to join their Child Care Connections team. Working alongside senior childhood coordinators across the Benjafield and Berriedale facilities, this foundational role focuses on delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate early education programs for children aged from infancy to seven years. The successful candidate will maintain interactive indoor and outdoor learning environments while fostering excellent, supportive partnerships with families and staff.

• Employer Name: Glenorchy City Council
• Employment Type: Monday to Friday, part-time base hours 20 hours per week up to 38 hours per week.
• Required Highest Education Level: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Location City: Glenorchy, Hobart
• Location State: Tasmania
• Country: Australia
• Estimated Salary: Competitive Rates aligned with Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement
• Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Qualified Certificate III educators aiming to transition their professional practice into a stable, well-resourced municipal council structure.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing verified, long-term educational career history within regional Tasmania.
• Active childhood support workers seeking an inclusive workplace environment focused directly on high educational standards and structured programming.
• Onshore candidates possessing immediate, unrestricted, and valid legal authorization to work within the Australian domestic labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the effective implementation of professional, play-based educational programs tailored to children from birth to 7 years old.
• Maintain safe, highly supportive, and clean learning environments that fully comply with National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Observe, record, and track individual child behavioral developments and milestones to support custom curriculum planning.
• Deliver nurturing care and physical supervision, prioritizing the physical safety, nutritional needs, and general wellbeing of children.
• Build open, professional, and highly collaborative daily relationships with parents, legal guardians, and multi-disciplinary staff teams.
• Participate actively in team programmatic discussions, documentation logs, and routine room setup requirements.

Skills & Requirements

• Possess a minimum completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from an approved training organization.
• Must have First Aid Certificate
• Strong, practical understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication style, allowing clear, respectful collaboration with diverse families and coworkers.
• Meticulous attention to detail regarding health, safety hygiene practices, medical notification cards, and incident recording.
• High level of personal adaptability, teamwork, and genuine emotional intelligence when managing busy group settings.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration scale securely structured under the stable Glenorchy City Council Enterprise Bargaining framework.
• Generous and comprehensive employer superannuation scheme matching municipal sector guidelines.
• Predictable, balanced operational rosters promoting clear professional work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing professional development, safety certifications, and industry-specific training initiatives.
• Corporate wellbeing programs including an organizational Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and professional support mechanisms.
• A welcoming, values-driven early learning team culture dedicated to regional community support and development.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold legal working rights within Australia at the time of applying.
• Selected candidates must undergo a full pre-employment assessment, including a valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Tasmanian card, specialized national conviction screening, clear identification checks, and verification of official qualifications

Please note: The employer has not indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A professional, chronological resume detailing your education history and previous early childhood workspace background.
• A tailored covering letter confirming the position applied for and outlining your specific skills relevant to child care connections.
• Prior to employment, the Council will need to conduct a few standard pre-employment screenings. The Council will coordinate and request your national police check, health assessment, and references.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

Child Care Connections at Glenorchy City Council operates premier municipal early learning centers focused on building vibrant, supportive, and accessible care networks across the community. The organization implements a zero-tolerance structure regarding child safety, demanding exceptional standards of integrity, professional accountability, and regulatory compliance from all active center personnel.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details during the initial application stages.
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