Salary Range: $141,517 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Jude’s Early Learning Centre

St Jude’s Early Learning Centre offers a quality preschool education, catering for children in the year prior to primary school.  The curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework which recognises the importance of communication and language (including literacy and numeracy), and social and emotional development.  Programs include play experiences, intentional teaching and learning opportunities based on the interests of the children.  

About the Role

The ELC Teacher Director leads the day‑to‑day operations of the Early Learning Centre, ensuring high‑quality programs and full compliance with the National Quality Framework. Working closely with the Principal, you will guide staff in delivering responsive, play‑based learning grounded in Catholic values, support families, and foster a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive.

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

• Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma (Education or Early Childhood)
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
• Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) and Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

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 Leah Taylor on 02 6287 5520 or via email leah.taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au.   
Application queries: 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.