Early Childhood Teacher

Department: Children's Services

Reports to: Senior Supervisor Children's Services

Salary Range: $89,559 - $104,081 per annum + superannuation

Are you passionate about creating enriching educational experiences for young children and fostering their growth across all areas of development? Join Council's Children’s Services team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality early childhood education and care programs. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will help shape the future by developing and implementing innovative programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating age-appropriate educational programs that cater to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each child. You’ll create a safe, supportive environment where children can learn through play, exploration, and guided interaction. Through continuous observation and assessment, you’ll document and track their progress, providing feedback to families and fostering strong partnerships with them to ensure each child’s needs are met. Your leadership and mentoring skills will be crucial as you guide your colleagues in providing high-quality education and promoting professional growth.

Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work closely with a team of passionate educators and actively contribute to team meetings, reflective practices, and quality improvement initiatives. Your involvement in staff development, curriculum planning, and maintaining operational standards will help elevate the service’s delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your ability to build strong relationships with families and engage with the local community will enhance the overall educational experience for the children in your care.

For this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), current Teacher Accreditation by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), and a valid Working with Children Check. In-depth knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and relevant regulations is essential, as is a passion for leadership, curriculum development, and fostering an inclusive environment. If you have the commitment, flexibility, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and help create a safe, inspiring, and impactful early learning experience for the next generation.

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher Accreditation by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management certifications.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and relevant regulations.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Class C driver’s licence.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 11 January 2026.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.