Early Childhood Educators

Join Our Greater Hume Children Services Team!

Childcare is a rewarding career that offers you the opportunity to have a positive impact on our young people.

We are located just40 minutes from Albury or Wagga Wagga, with four welcoming centres across the Greater Hume area. Our region offers a peaceful, community-focused environment, giving educators the unique opportunity to truly connect with children and make a lasting difference in their learning and development.

Greater Hume are seeking educators and leaders for our childcare centres.

We are currently seekingCertificate III and Diploma qualified educators, or those actively working towards their qualifications, who share our passion for play and nature based learning and following children's natural curiosity. Our centres offer an opportunity for our Educators to advance and develop leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

At Greater Hume Children's Services, you're not just an employee — you're part of a passionate, supportive team committed to giving children the best start in life. We offer:

• Face-to-face professional developmenttwice a year, guided by educator interests and needs. As well as a Council development day in November for the whole organisation

• Above-award wages, with yearly salary progression opportunities

• Two-week Christmas closure, giving you valuable family time and a well-deserved break

• A paid reset dayeach January to refresh environments and start the year inspired

• Mentoring and supportfrom experienced professionals to help you grow your skills in programming, environments, and leadership

• Clear career pathways with guidance to help you grow and step into new opportunities

• We follow compliance and work to correct ratios in the services

• We provide study time off the floor for trainees

• Time off the floor for programming for room leaders.

Additional Benefits

• Above Award Salaries under Local Government pay scales

• 12% Superannuation (plus salary sacrifice options)

• Ongoing access to professional development and up to $8,000 support for tertiary education

• Complimentary health and wellbeing programs, including physiotherapy

• Annual health initiatives and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs (for you and your immediate family)

• Career pathways, secondment opportunities, and annual salary reviews.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised ACECQA Early Childhood Qualification(Certificate III, Diploma, or currently studying)

• NSW Working With Children CheckandPolice Check

• Child Protection Certificate

• (Desirable) Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training

• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

• A team player with creativity, energy, and a genuine love for working with children.

Why You'll Love It Here

Our team members say they feel truly valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. In our calm and community-focused environment, you'll have the time and space to build authentic relationships with children, families, and colleagues — and tomake a real impact in children's lives.

If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and heart to early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and join us in shaping the future — one tiny step at a time!

If you would like to know more about Greater Hume Children Services, please contact Amanda Stanton at astanton@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au on 0473 678 692 .

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.