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Early Childhood Educator
full-time•Scone•A$1k - A$1k
About this role
Early Childhood Educator
Upper
Hunter Early Learning Centre - Scone
Permanent role – up to 38
hours per week
The role:
Council is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic childcare professional to
undertake the above position. The successful candidate will work as part
of a professional, cooperative team to provide high quality long day childcare
services and education programs for children aged 0 – 6 years.
What’s on offer:
- $1135.90 – $1315.80 per 38 hour week + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary Sacrificing options
- A generous uniform allowance
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
What we need from you:
All applicants should possess a current approved qualification in Early Childhood
Education and Care or equivalent qualification and current working with
children check. An understanding of appropriate developmental practices
for children 0 - 6 years and working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework is also essential.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation
where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our
community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our
community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation
and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect
for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing
efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety
and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located
in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of
Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work,
come and see for yourself!
Closing
Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026
Job Description:
To view the
job description for this role, please click here
Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Shannon Moore, ELC Coordinator a call on 02 6540 1345 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.
What you'll do
- The Early Childhood Educator will work as part of a professional team to provide high-quality long day childcare services and education programs for children aged 0 to 6 years. The role requires an energetic and enthusiastic approach to childcare.
About Upper Hunter Shire Council
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 250 kilometres north of Sydney. It is bounded by Liverpool Plains Shire and the Tamworth Regional Council area in the north, Gloucester and Dungog Shires in the east, the Singleton Council area and Muswellbrook Shire in the south and the Mid-Western Regional Council area and Warrumbungle Shire in the west.
The Shire is a predominantly rural area and encompasses a total land area of about 8,000 square kilometres, of which a large proportion is National Park and nature reserves. Most of the rural area is used for grazing, dairy farming, horse studs and general farming. The main township is Scone, with smaller townships of Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi. The Shire is a major cattle, crop, goat, pig, poultry and sheep producer, has an increasing number of vineyards, an abattoir which supplies the Australian and overseas markets, and the best and friendliest rural community within easy travelling distance from Sydney and Newcastle.
The Shire has a vibrant rural community that has been able to develop its own unique character, with Aberdeen hosting to the annual "Aberdeen Highland Games"; Merriwa being well known for its popular "Festival of the Fleeces"; Murrurundi with one of the largest sheep dog trials in the state and the annual "King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge", and Scone renowned for its thoroughbred horse industry and the long running "Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival".
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a diverse range of positions in departments such as, Tourism, Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Civil Construction, Parks and Gardens, Youth Work, Community Services, Health and Building, Town Planning, Children Services, and Engineering.
There are many benefits of working in Local Government such as making a difference in your local community, there’s many opportunities to multi-skill, having job security and ongoing education and training.
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What does Upper Hunter Shire Council pay for a Early Childhood Educator?
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a competitive compensation package for the Early Childhood Educator role. The salary range is AUD 1k - 1k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Early Childhood Educator do at Upper Hunter Shire Council?
As a Early Childhood Educator at Upper Hunter Shire Council, you will: the Early Childhood Educator will work as part of a professional team to provide high-quality long day childcare services and education programs for children aged 0 to 6 years. The role requires an energetic and enthusiastic approach to childcare..
Is the Early Childhood Educator position at Upper Hunter Shire Council remote?
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