Lead Educator / Responsible Person

Welcome to the Lockhart Early Learning Centre

Are you interested in joining our team committed to supporting children's learning through play? Enjoy full-time or part-time opportunities in a positive, community-focused environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Located in the heart of the Riverina, Lockhart Shire prides itself on strong community values, quality education, and a welcoming atmosphere.

As a Lead Educator, you will lead the delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). You will foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel secure, are supported to learn and develop, and are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In this role, the safety, rights, wellbeing, and best interests of children are paramount and must underpin all aspects of the room's operations, decision-making, interactions, and functions. You will actively promote a child-safe culture, ensuring that every child is respected, protected, heard, and supported to thrive.

What We're Looking For

We are searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to providing high-quality education and care and who are passionate about supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 
• Or Currently working towards a Bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Child Safety Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to child safety and the rights of children.
• Respect for and valuing children's voices and participation.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, children's developmental needs and wellbeing.
• The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, families and colleagues.
• An understanding of culturally safe, inclusive and respectful practices.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, child protection and mandatory reporting obligations.
• A commitment to creating safe, supportive and inclusive environments where children feel respected, valued and protected.

Child Safety Commitment

Lockhart Shire Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and creating a culture where children are safe, respected, valued and protected from harm.

The safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to upholding the NSW Child Safe Standards and expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.

We actively promote the participation and inclusion of all children and are committed to providing culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, children with disability and children of all abilities.

Salary & Conditions

Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Salary details and additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

To Express Your Interest

Please download the attached selection Criteria, answer questions and submit: 

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Working with Children Check
• Qualifications

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete relevant pre-employment checks, which may include:

• A valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Verification of qualifications and licences.
• Reference checks, including child-related employment references where applicable.
• National Criminal History Check (where required).
• Identification and right-to-work verification.
• Applicants may be asked to provide examples of how they have supported children's safety, wellbeing and development in previous employment, volunteer work, study placements or community activities.

Your Next Step

If you're passionate about working with children and eager to contribute to a high-quality early learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact:

Virginia Jones
Director / Nominated Supervisor
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 0427 206 295

Join Us

Join the team at Lockhart Early Learning Centre and help shape the future of our children.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to child safety, all recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with Child Safe Recruitment principles and relevant legislative requirements.