Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. 
Employment Status: Part-time | 38 hours per fortnight | 12 month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Term One, January 2026

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   

As an Early Learning Centre Teacher, you will create a nurturing, stimulating, and play-based learning environment that supports the developmental needs of young children. You will plan and implement engaging educational experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, while promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Working closely with families and colleagues, you will build strong, positive relationships to ensure each child feels safe, valued, and supported. Your commitment to early childhood education and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework will guide your practice and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive learning community.
 
This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
• Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) & 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. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

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

Position-specific queries: Please contact Beth Lehmensich on 02 6248 9818 or 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.