<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $80,920 plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre is a collaborative and welcoming community dedicated to nurturing happy and curious children. Through a blend of play-based learning and intentional teaching, we foster resilience, emotional regulation, wellbeing, and a love of learning. We value strong partnerships with families and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, seeking to create an inclusive environment where every child and family feels a sense of belonging. Working closely with Holy Spirit Primary School, we support children to build confidence, connection, and a strong foundation as they begin their journey in Catholic Education. Educators who are passionate about continuous learning, committed to professional growth, and eager to contribute to a reflective and collaborative team culture.</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Early Childhood Educator will work as a part of a collaborative and experienced team striving for excellence in teaching and learning, where relationships and partnerships are nurtured and respected, where children feel safe and develop a strong sense of identity.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Access to curriculum resources and professional development that support evidence-based early childhood teaching practice</li> <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> </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>Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12); or</li> <li>Certificate III in Children’s Services.</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></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. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</p> <p>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 Early Learning Centre, please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/our-early-learning-centre-">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Bec Mackay on 02 6162 0488 or via email <a href="mailto:Bec.Mackay@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Bec.Mackay@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <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;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507138/early-learning-centre-educator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>