Educator Certificate III in Gosford

Are you a passionate educator who enjoys supporting children to learn, grow and thrive? We are seeking Certificate III Educators to join our friendly Education and Care team at Central Coast Council. Rewrite the future with us!

As a Certificate III Educator with Central Coast Council, you will help create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will support the planning and delivery of quality education and care programs, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to a collaborative team. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children across our Coastal Kids services.

Key activities of this role include:

• Be a positive contributor to the team and deliver high quality education and care in accordance with National Quality Framework/CCC's policies and procedures.
• Use your knowledge and experience to develop and implement customised educational programs in line with the EYLF learning outcomes and individual needs and interests of children.
• Support the team, assist with problem solving, and offer great ideas to keep our activities fresh and relevant.
• Build relationships with children, families and carers to make them feel welcome and connected in our education and care community.
• Take a responsible and professional approach to supervision of children and their overall wellbeing.
• Complete relevant documentation and administration associated with the position.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who possesses the following qualifications and skills:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management (HLTAID012 or equivalent).
• Current Working with Children Check and evidence of necessary vaccinations.
• Previous experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care environment.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and early childhood practices.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and engaging learning environment for children. You should be able to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues while embracing teamwork and collaboration.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $34.68. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $40.18 on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.

We have one permanent full-time and one temporary full-time role available. These roles will be able to access a 19 day month. These roles are located at Coastal Kids Umina and Coastal Kids Niagara Park.

Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Kylie Payne, Section Manager Education and Care. You can contact Kylie on 0408 229 ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 25 October 2026. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.