Educator ELC in Canberra

Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT region)

Northside Community Service is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of North Canberra and beyond. We are committed to social justice, diversity, and giving a voice to the marginalised. Our broad array of services includes early childhood education, aged care, youth programs, family support, housing initiatives, community development, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Casual Educators (Level 1-3) to join our Early Learning team. Whether you are beginning your Early Childhood career or are an experienced educator, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to work across our Early Learning services, supporting children's development through quality education and care while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.

As a Casual Educator, you will work collaboratively with our Early Learning teams to deliver engaging learning experiences and provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where children feel supported to learn, develop and thrive. You will build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues while contributing to meaningful learning experiences that promote children's wellbeing, confidence and development. This role offers flexibility and is ideal for educators looking to work casual shifts across a supportive and values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality education and care programs.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Assist in implementing learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Promote children's wellbeing, safety and inclusion.
• Contribute to maintaining engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Follow organisational policies, procedures and Child Safe principles.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive team.

About You

You are a caring, enthusiastic and reliable educator who is committed to providing quality outcomes for children. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicate effectively with families and colleagues, and bring a positive and professional approach to your work. You are passionate about Early Childhood Education and Care and understand the importance of creating nurturing environments that support each child's individual learning journey.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting (desirable).
• Relevant Early Childhood qualifications or currently studying towards a recognised qualification (desirable).
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A commitment to inclusion, child safety and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications, or willingness to obtain.

Northside Community Service is dedicated to child safety and adheres to strict recruitment processes to ensure this. Candidates must pass comprehensive screenings and will be inducted thoroughly into our safety protocols.

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday, 08 November 2026. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and others.