Griffith University

Early Learning Centre Teacher

Griffith University  •  $41.40 - $68.42/hr  •  O'Connor, AU (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract for the remainder of the 2026 school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026

About St Joseph's Early Learning Centre

At St Joseph’s Early Learning Centre is a loving and respectful environment. We believe that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God and treat each person with dignity and care. We offer a supportive and inviting space for children to play, grow and learn. Our early learning centre is nestled in a beautiful, leafy pocket of Canberra, surrounded by nature. The centre’s outdoor environment offers the ideal setting for children to explore and engage in meaningful play. Our charming building and our team of skilled, professional and passionate educators create a warm and inviting atmosphere for our children, staff and families.

About the Role

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality early childhood education program to preschool-aged children within a supportive and engaging preschool environment, with a focus on preparing children for a successful transition to school. This position is for Terms 3 and 4, and operates on a six-day fortnight roster. The successful candidate will work in the preschool room alongside two assistants, collaboratively planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support each child’s growth and wellbeing.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
  • ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications
  • Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here

Position-specific queries: Carla Drayton on 02 6257 2990 or via email carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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