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We are looking for a full time Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) to join us at our innovative ECTARC Clipper Road Education and Care Service in Nowra as it reopens in 2026 under a new relationship-centred model for children from brith to five years.

We believe children thrive in predictable, nurturing environments where their individuality, culture, and capabilities are celebrated. 

Licensed for 34 places, this thoughtfully designed service offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where relationships, quality, and educator well-being genuinely matter.

This is your opportunity to help shape a new service from the ground up, contributing your ideas, strengths, and professional voice in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We offer:

• Above-award pay 
• Above-ratio staffing 
• Regular off-the-floor time for planning and reflection 
• Coaching from Allied Health professionals 
• Tailored professional learning and clear pathways for further study 
• Daily structures designed to protect educator wellbeing and prevent burnout 
• Childcare fee discounts 
• Paid parental leave 
• Genuine career progression opportunities 

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Essential Criteria

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ECTARC Clipper Road are seeking an experienced educators who hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

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.

An educator’s role is very rewarding, providing children with the best possible start for lifelong learning. You will be working with a dedicated team, families, and the local school and community, including a range of external stakeholders to provide optimum education and care outcomes for young children.

What makes Clipper Road unique is our embedded multidisciplinary model. Allied Health Professionals will work onsite as part of the daily team, alongside a dedicated Child and Family Practitioner who strengthens partnerships and aligns goals around each child.

This integrated approach supports early identification, removes barriers for families, and builds educator confidence in responding to diverse needs.

Our curriculum is child-led and play-based, supporting holistic development across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, communicative, and spiritual domains. 

If you hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and are committed to inclusive, high-quality practice, we invite you to join a service designed for children and for educators to thrive.

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

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• A Working with Children Check clearance number
• Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID012
• Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
• Experience working in early childhood services
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
• Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
• A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
• Strong commitment to you own professional learning

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries, above the award rate and entitlements in accordance with 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 to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

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.