Early Childhood Services Assistant Educator
WHY US:
We believe it’s important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities at Liverpool that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated teams working with children, in our award-winning library, or in recreation, events and community development.
JOB DETAILS
Salary range: $33.78 to $36.87 per hour + additional hours available to cover staff leave
1 X Perm Part Time15hrs / week - 3hours. per day - Hinchinbrook
1 X Perm Part Time18hrs /week - 3.5hours per day. Shifts include 6:30am to 10am / 2:30pm to 6pm - Holsworthy
1 X Perm Part Time15hrs /week - 3hours per day. Shifts include 7am to 10am / 3pm to 6pm Preston’s
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that truly values children as active contributors — respecting their ideas, perspectives, and voices?
Liverpool City Council is looking for Certificate III Trained Early Childhood Educators to join our dedicated, collaborative, and inspiring team. Be part of a workplace where quality education and care are celebrated, and your creativity and ideas are valued.
As an Assistant Educator, you will work alongside experienced Early Childhood Teachers to assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality inquiry-based learning experiences for children.
Our Council operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools, all exceeding National Quality Standards, and our educators take pride in delivering programs that make a real impact.
ABOUT YOU
- Thrive on collaboration to create enriching curriculums, rituals, and routines that foster children’s curiosity and learning through enquiry.
- Love quality resources and loose parts, using them to create inspiring learning environments.
- Enjoy developing nurturing and respectful relationships with children.
- Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, first aid certification, and child protection training recognised by ACECQA.
- Have knowledge of child development, child safe practices, contemporary early childhood approaches, and regulations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Up to 2 hours per week release from face-to-face teaching to plan and develop curriculum.
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Competitive salary with paid lunch break.
- Flexible work-life balance with the ability to accrue a monthly RDO.
- Professional learning and development, including subsidies (up to 100%) for a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Networking opportunities with other early childhood professionals.
- Partnerships with local universities to support your growth.
- Health and wellbeing support, including free counselling, wellbeing leave, and gym subsidies.
- Salary sacrifice options for Education and Care fees.
- Work in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, with services exceeding National Quality Standards.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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CLOSING 30 October 2025
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
