Salary Range: $80,920 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About St Joseph's Early Learning Centre 

At St Joseph’s Early Learning Centre is a loving and respectful environment. We believe that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God and treat each person with dignity and care. We offer a supportive and inviting space for children to play, grow and learn. Our early learning centre is nestled in a beautiful, leafy pocket of Canberra, surrounded by nature. The centre’s outdoor environment offers the ideal setting for children to explore and engage in meaningful play. Our charming building and our team of skilled, professional and passionate educators create a warm and inviting atmosphere for our children, staff and families. 

About the Role   

Preschool Educators inspire young minds, nurture curiosity and build strong foundations with creativity and passion. Join our supportive team, enjoy meaningful work and grow your career in our play based learning environment. 

Benefits and Opportunities   

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or
• Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12); or
• Certificate III in Children’s Services.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process   

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG 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.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Please contact Beth Lehmensich via email beth.lehmensich@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries:  Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.