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We are excited to announce the reopening of ECTARC Clipper Road Education and Care Service in 2026 with a truly innovative early childhood model for children from birth to five years. Our new service is designed not only to support children’s learning and wellbeing, but to create an environment where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Our program is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0) and shaped by best practice approaches that honour each child, their family, and their community. The curriculum at ECTARC Clipper Road will be:

• Trauma‑informed, recognising the impact life experiences have on a child’s development, and ensuring predictable, nurturing, emotionally safe environments.
• Strengths‑based, celebrating each child’s unique abilities, interests, culture, and ways of being.
• Inclusive of all abilities, with seamless support for children who require additional assistance.
• Family‑centred, acknowledging families as partners, experts, and the child’s first teachers.
• Child‑led and inquiry/play‑based, encouraging curiosity, agency, and deep engagement in learning.
• Holistic, supporting all domains of development—social, emotional, physical, cognitive, communicative, and spiritual.
• Integrated, with educators and Allied Health Professionals working side‑by‑side to embed support within everyday routines and play.

What makes ECTARC Clipper Road unique is our embedded professional support model delivered in partnership with Noah’s Inclusion Services. This integrated, multidisciplinary approach ensures children, families, and educators receive high‑quality, wraparound support every day. We will have:

• Allied Health Professionals onsite working within the environment; not as visitors, but as part of the team.
• A dedicated Child and Family Practitioner to strengthen family partnerships, aligning goals and support strategies for the team around the child and help families navigate services.
• A collaborative team culture where knowledge is shared and learning is continuous.

This model removes barriers for families, ensures early identification and intervention, and builds educator confidence to support diverse developmental needs.

We believe that when educators feel supported, safe, and valued, children flourish. That’s why staff wellbeing sits at the forefront of all decision‑making. Educators will be supported through:

• Above the nationally required educator:child ratios
• Regular time off the floor for:
  • planning
  • documentation
  • reflection
  • mentoring
• A strong capacity‑building framework, with access to:
  • coaching and mentoring from Allied Health
  • professional learning tailored to educator goals
  • opportunities to complete further qualifications
• A culture that values:
  • collaboration
  • reflective practice
  • psychological safety
  • professional respect
• Daily structures that protect educator wellbeing and avoid burnout.

ECTARC Clipper Road is seeking educators who hold their Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children 0 to 5 years.

Joining ECTARC Clipper Road means being part of something new, meaningful, and thoughtfully designed. You’ll work within an extended, multidisciplinary team in a service where your knowledge and wellbeing matter, where your strengths are recognised, and where professional growth is woven into the fabric of the day.

ECTARC is proudly a not-for-profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students, and our communities.

We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

Essential Criteria

• Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain
•  Commitment to working as a team
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
• 12 months experience working in children’s services
• Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care – HLTAID012

For more information on the role please click on the link to the Job Description –  3.1.7 Job Description Early Childhood Worker

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries in accordance with the relevant award and the policies and procedures of ECTARC including:

• Above award pay (10% wage increase based on the award rate from the Federal Government wage increase, with a further 5% coming in December 2025)
• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
• Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
• Wellness program including access to our EAP.
• An inclusive work environment.
• EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
• Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
• Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
• Support for further study and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process and a dedicated wellbeing program to support you and your family.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email employment@ectarc.com.au.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please click on the Apply Online button below.