At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality early childhood education and create engaging learning environments.
- Company: Join The Y Canberra Region, a dynamic and inclusive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, health support, and employee perks.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding children and providing a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Early Childhood Education or working towards it.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join our dynamic, inclusive team at The Y Canberra Region, where we don't just value your contributions, we celebrate them!
Guided by our core values of Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility, we're dedicated to creating a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of children and young people.
About the role
Conveniently located in Strathnairn, one of Belconnen's newest and fastest-growing communities, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care by creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where every child can thrive.
Working collaboratively with the Lead Educator and Educational Leader, you will help plan, implement and evaluate educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
You will actively supervise children, foster strong relationships with families and colleagues, contribute to children's learning and development through meaningful documentation, promote health, safety and wellbeing, and maintain a welcoming environment that reflects the values and philosophy of The Y Canberra Region.
In the absence of the Lead Educator, you will confidently provide leadership to the room team to ensure continuity of high-quality education and care.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or currently working towards completion, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
- Do Food Safely certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Foundations of Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- ACT Government - Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Current Paid ACT Working With Vulnerable People card (WWVP) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
Why Join The Y?
At The Y, we're committed to creating a rewarding and supportive workplace where both children and our team thrive. Here's why you'll love working with us:
- Workers Retention Grant – We support employment stability and growth within our sector.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Free flu shots and 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
- Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.
- Employee Perks & Discounts – Access rewards through Y Thanks, plus 20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
- Paid Onboarding & Training – Fully paid training from day one.
- WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement – We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal for eligible staff.
- Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on health insurance.
- Beny – Access exclusive perks and insights to enhance physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing.
- Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Y Canberra Region has a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people first and foremost in all of our programs and activities.
We have extensive Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures which help us to continually embed a safe culture.
The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region's services.
To find out more please visit: Safeguarding Policy Document
Pre-employment checks include
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- International Police Check - If applicable
- Two Verbal reference checks - At least one referee must be your manager or supervisor from your most recent role
- Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
- Applications close on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diploma Qualified Educator - Strathairn in Canberra employer: Ymcacanberra
At The Y Canberra Region, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of our team. With a strong commitment to professional development, including industry-leading training and a supportive work culture, we ensure that our OSHC Coordinators thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Enjoy unique benefits such as dedicated non-contact time, health and wellbeing support, and employee discounts, all within a vibrant community-focused environment.
