Education and Care Practitioner

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role:

We are seeking Diploma Qualified Education and Care Practitioners to join our team. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team to deliver a quality play-based program inLong Day Care.

• Education and Care Practitioner role, Level 2B on our Enterprise Agreement

• Part time, various rosters available

• Long Day Care

SERVICE LOCATIONS:

• Bowen Road (Moonah)

• Uni South (Sandy Bay)

• Acton (Cambridge)

• Midway Point

In this role, you will:

• Uphold the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.

• Provide meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences that nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and growth.

• Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

• Create engaging and welcoming room setups that promote exploration and learning

• Document and reflect on children’s learning and development

• Collaborate with families to build strong partnerships, share insights about children’s learning, and ensure continuity between home and the service.

• Commit to your own professional growth and development

• Always work in line with Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s policies, procedures, and the National Quality Framework

What we offer you:

• A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support

• Guidance from your Service Manager and Educational Leaders across our services to support pedagogy and practice

• Opportunities for ongoing career development and learning

• 15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services

• ECA learning hub subscription with lots of training, yearly child protection, first aid, food safety and allergy training.

What you’ll bring:

• An ACECQA-approvedDiploma in Early Childhood Education and Care(Please note that we are not seeking ECT's for this position)

• Previous experience in a similar role and a demonstrated strong commitment to child safety

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team

• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, with willingness to learn and apply the Early Years Learning Framework

• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the “Apply Now” button.

As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.

For further information please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@gowrie-tas.com.au.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 18 September 2025.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.au.