Early Childhood Teacher

Fairfield City Council oversees one of the biggest and most multicultural local government areas in Australia. With 27 suburbs, over 200,000 residents and a local community that speaks more than 70 different languages, working with Fairfield City Council is a chance to work in a unique, challenging, and dynamic environment.

Fairfield City Council offers an exciting career that supports and encourages development, personal and professional growth, appreciates the importance of work/life balance, recognises and rewards performance and embraces change.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (12 MONTH MATERNITY LEAVE COVER)

Our Philosophy to Early Education is ‘We believe in play-based learning pedagogy that is fun, engaging, child-centred, which nurtures the development of the holistic child.If your passion is for early education and care and our pedagogical vision resonates with yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care on the journey to enhancing children’s lives and work in a team that is leading by delivering best practice in the Early Education and Care Sector.

Fairfield City Council manages a variety of children and family services, including long day care, preschool, family day care, supported playgroups, early intervention services and family support services. Strong networking opportunities and support exist for educators who work within our services, as do internal opportunities for skills development and career progression across service types. The Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care Unit is strongly committed to providing opportunities for professional development, including a leadership program for emerging directors, study support, including study leave and reimbursement and secondments across the services. Comprehensive training plans to suit individuals are also available and consistent support from the Management Team.

Fairfield City Council seeks to employ an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who is highly motivated with a focus on excellence, leadership and innovation. New graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be working as part of a dynamic team to meet the individual programming needs of children 0-5 years.

Essential

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood) as approved by ACECQA or working towardsCurrent First Aid Certificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and Working with Children Check, as approved by ACECQA.Must be an Accredited Teacher and actively working towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for Provisional Teachers. Conditional Teachers are also welcomed and supported.Must be able to meet the minimum prescribed requirements of a responsible person as per the Education and Care Services National RegulationsWorking knowledge and demonstrated high-quality pedagogical programming skills with an ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality StandardsA demonstrated ability to participate in decision-making and problem solvingA demonstrated ability to use a variety of interpersonal skills in multiple teams

Desirable

A community language other than EnglishDeveloped IT/Computer SkillsCurrent Class C Driver's LicenseKnowledge of local governmentExperience in policy development and review

Salary & Employment Conditions

Temporary full-time role (up to 12 months), 35 hours per weekThis position is a Grade 5, salary range is $89, 941 p.a. with progression to $96, 858 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $105, 357 p.a.A uniform is provided

Benefits

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave (when applicable)Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.Free Onsite parkingSignificant leave benefits including 15 days sick/personal leave and 5 days MyLeave that can be used flexibly per year.Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.Great culture and values

Further Contacts

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Sherean Michael, Manager, Children Family Services, on 9725 0866.

Closing Date

Sunday 30th August 2026, 11:59PM

How To Apply

Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.

To apply online, visit Council’s Website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and select the Quick Link for 'Career Opportunities'.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

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