<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $80,920&nbsp;plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre</strong></p> <p>St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a small, family-oriented, high-quality Accredited Centre offering an educational care program for preschool aged children. Located in a beautiful bush setting with access to the school’s facilities and activities, our ELC provides a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn. We value open communication and strong partnerships with families to support each child’s sense of belonging. Our educators&nbsp;recognise&nbsp;children as capable, curious and creative learners, and work collaboratively to foster their interests, talents and early love of learning.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Early Learning Centre Educator supports the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director in delivering engaging, play‑based learning experiences that foster children's development, wellbeing, and confidence. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment while building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.<i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)</li> <li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis</li> <li>Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications:</li> <li>Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or</li> <li>Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12); or</li> <li>Certificate III in Children’s Services</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.<br><br> Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stfa.act.edu.au/elc">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the CACGEL&nbsp;can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Gabrielle Adams on 02 6292 4500 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries: </strong>Recruitment Team on&nbsp; 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507203/early-learning-centre-educator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>