Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - Curtin University Early Learning Centre

Reference: 1058482

Your new role

Join our team to deliver high-quality experiences for young children. We are looking for a Diploma Educator (or working towards it) who embodies Curtin University values and embraces our inclusive vision, supporting the community to reach its full potential. A strong understanding of individualised learning and a sound knowledge of a play-based approach is highly desirable.

In this role, you will, but are not limited to:

• Use the Early Years Learning Framework and the Centre Curriculum Guide for planning and evaluating the learning program.
• Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children and take responsibility for the environment as the third teacher.
• Work with a team approach within the operation of the centre, adhere to routines and rosters, and maintain and update records according to the Centre’s policies.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training, follow safety protocols, and maintain age-appropriate limits of behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, support general cleaning and tidying tasks, and maintain confidentiality.

Selection Criteria - Who we are looking for:
It is expected that the candidates have a willingness to work with all age groups and to work shifts within the operating hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
• This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

Your new Team

The Curtin University Early Childhood Centre rated as exceeding by the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) provides an aesthetically pleasing and nurturing learning environment for children 0 - 5 years. Situated on the Curtin University Bentley campus, the centre has a diverse community of many nationalities catering for children of Curtin students, staff and the wider community.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 6 August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.