<p><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$72,828.00&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About St Jude’s Early Learning Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Jude’s Early Learning Centre offers a quality preschool education, catering for children in the year prior to primary school.&nbsp; The curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework which&nbsp;recognises&nbsp;the importance of communication and language (including literacy and numeracy), and social and emotional development.&nbsp; Programs include play experiences, intentional teaching and learning opportunities based on the interests of the children.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Early Learning Centre Educator works alongside the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director to deliver a nurturing, high‑quality preschool program. You will support daily routines, assist with planning and observations, and help create a safe and inclusive environment where children feel secure and develop a strong sense of identity. This role focuses on building positive relationships, supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and contributing to the ongoing development of the ELC community.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)</li> <li>Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or</li> <li>Diploma-level qualification in Early Childhood.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stjudesps.schoolzineplus.com/early-learning-centre">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Bron Lewis&nbsp;on 02&nbsp;6287 5520 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:bronwen.lewis@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>bronwen.lewis@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:bronwen.lewis@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">bronwen.lewis@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong>  02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506590/early-learning-centre-educator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>