Job Description

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is looking for experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. The Early Childhood Educator will work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

We are currently seeking an experienced Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Kingston Education and Care Service on a maximum term maternity leave contract until 24 December 2026, working 4 days per week

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

The role:

As a Diploma Qualified Education and Care Practitioner, you will work as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences in a Long Day Care setting. You will support children’s emotional, physical and social wellbeing and contribute to a positive, safe and engaging learning environment aligned with approved learning frameworks and regulatory requirements.

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 welcoming, engaging learning environments that encourage exploration and play
• Observe, 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.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Law and Regulations
• 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
• Access to the ECA Learning Hub, plus annual training in child protection, first aid, food safety and allergy management

What we are looking for:

• An ACECQA-approvedDiploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous experience with daily routine and a demonstrated strong commitment to child safety
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLY) and National Quality Framework (NQF) awareness
• 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.

Applications close 8amTuesday 26 May 2026

We look forward to hearing from experienced educator who are ready to make a real difference.

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

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

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.