Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) | Nightcliff and Farrar

Inspire Young Minds. Grow Your Career. Make a Lasting Difference.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher who believes every child deserves the very best start in life?

At Child Australia, we're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our welcoming team at our beautiful Nightcliff and Farrar Services. This is an opportunity to work alongside passionate educators who value collaboration, creativity, and high-quality early learning. If you're committed to delivering meaningful, play-based learning experiences and building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Child Australia?

At Child Australia, we know that exceptional educators deserve exceptional support. That's why we invest in our people through competitive benefits, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.\

What You'll Enjoy

• 85% childcare fee discount for permanent employees
• ECEC Wage Retention Allowance
• Opportunity to work a compressed 9-day fortnight following successful completion of probation
• Ongoing professional learning and access to industry conferences
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and counselling
• Recognition through our Aspire Awards employee recognition program
• Exclusive discounts at more than 50 retailers through the EH Work App
• A supportive team environment where your ideas, experience, and professional growth are valued

About the Role

As our Early Childhood Teacher, you'll play an important role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where children can thrive. Working collaboratively with our educators, you'll deliver high-quality educational programs that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned learning programs that reflect each child's strengths, interests, and developmental needs
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Observe, assess, and document children's learning and development
• Build strong partnerships with families through open and respectful communication
• Collaborate with fellow educators to maintain a positive and supportive team culture
• Maintain accurate documentation and educational records
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You'll be a motivated educator who is passionate about quality early childhood education and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

You'll bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification
• At least 6 months' post-qualification experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills
• A current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)

About Nightcliff and Farrar ELC

Our campus based in Nightcliff offers both an Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care program while. While Our Farrar Centre is ELC. Our experienced team embraces play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and meaningful connections with families to support children's confidence and successful transition to school. It's a vibrant, community-focused environment where educators are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and make a genuine impact every day.

About Child Australia

Child Australia is a leading not-for-profit provider of early childhood education and care across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. For more than 35 years, we've been committed to delivering exceptional early learning experiences while investing in the growth and wellbeing of our educators. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to inspire young learners and grow your career with an organisation that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your current resume. Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Child Australia is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people living with disability.