EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career experience in a historic town of New South Wales, famous for its heritage architecture and the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into an early childhood teaching pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for qualified pedagogical leaders to secure high-impact educational tenure in Australia. Based in the historic and scenic Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, this permanent, full-time leadership vacancy provides a powerful platform to direct play-based learning curriculums, mentor room educators, and champion early child development. It represents an ideal placement for an ambitious Bachelor-qualified teacher looking to build long-term public sector prestige while establishing a balanced lifestyle in a booming regional hub.

Job Summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and professionally registered Early Childhood Teacher to join their early childhood education and care team. Operating as a core pedagogical leader within the service, this permanent position is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality, reflective educational programs for children aged 0 to 5 years. The successful candidate will drive classroom innovation in alignment with national quality frameworks, manage room workflows safely, and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse families and multidisciplinary early learning professionals.

• Employer Name: Bathurst Regional Council
• Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
• Desirable Education Level: Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent tertiary qualifications approved by ACECQA
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 34 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia (Scallywags Child Care Centre)
• Estimated Salary: AUD $1,349.60 – $1,417.96 per Week (Plus an exceptional 12% employer superannuation contribution)
• Application Deadline: 05 July 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Experienced early childhood teachers or private kindergarten coordinators eager to transition their teaching expertise into a stable, well-resourced municipal early learning framework.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing a verified, long-term educational leadership career within regional New South Wales.
• Strategic, community-minded educators who excel at guiding diverse staff teams, structuring curriculum priorities, and cultivating inclusive childhood spaces.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and document premium, reflective play-based educational programs tailored for children aged 0 to 5 years.
• Provide strong room leadership, manage daily workflows, and mentor room educators with varying experience levels.
• Maintain uncompromising vigilance regarding child health, safety, and hygiene, strictly aligning with national regulations and ethical boundaries.
• Satisfy all statutory operational criteria required to act confidently as a designated Person in Day-to-Day Charge of the service.
• Cultivate meaningful, supportive, and communicative relationships with children, families, and regional community stakeholders.
• Implement collaborative room strategies to ensure tasks and educational priorities are carried out efficiently by the room team.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent degree approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Hold and maintain active professional registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Must hold a current New South Wales Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
• Posses a complete National Child Safety Training.
• Possess (or retain immediate capacity to obtain) approved First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis Management training, and Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025).

Benefits

• Highly competitive weekly salary packaging augmented by a strong 12% employer superannuation contribution.
• Outstanding lifestyle-balanced full-time working layout (35 hours per week) featuring a rotating roster and a rostered day off (RDO) every three weeks.
• Generous municipal leave entitlements structured to support your personal, wellness, and family needs perfectly.
• Extensive access to employer-sponsored professional development, advanced educational leadership training, and career tracking.
• Corporate access to the Fitness Passport program, empowering staff and their families to maintain healthy, active lifestyle choices.
• Comprehensive mental health support via the Council's confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) networks.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of applying.
• Selected candidates must undergo a full pre-employment health assessment process, including functional, audio, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Workplace Safeguarding Note: Bathurst Regional Council maintains an uncompromising, zero-tolerance framework regarding child preservation, demanding absolute ethical accountability and proactive support for Child Safe Standards.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your early teaching history, ACECQA qualification details, NESA registration number, and references.
• A targeted cover letter or response to the online screening queries explicitly addressing your approach to delivering high-quality, reflective educational programs.

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

Bathurst Regional Council is one of the Central Tablelands' largest employers, managing a workforce of over 400 staff across a vast range of civil, corporate, and community services. The organization pridefully fosters an inclusive, safe, and progressive work environment, utilizing modern assets to deliver stellar community infrastructure while preserving the rich historical heritage and vibrant lifestyle appeal of Australia's oldest inland settlement.

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 to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: Bathurst Regional Council - Early Childhood Teacher Vacancy