At a Glance
Work type: 35 hrs per week
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: $91,365 to $100,642 plus 12% superannuation.
Plus ECEC Retention Allowance (subject to available funding)
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 16 August 2026
The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.
At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.
About the role
This role is responsible for the planning and implementation of an innovative educational program for children from 6 weeks to 6 years within the National Quality Framework , contributing to high‑quality services and positive outcomes for our community.
In this role you will:
- Implement, evaluate and continuously improve a high-quality educational program that reflects the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Lead, model and implement effective pedagogical and reflective approaches to support children’s learning and development outcomes
- Maintain respectful collaborative partnerships with families to assess and support children’s learning and wellbeing
Comply with program related legislation guidelines, Council policies, statutory obligations and the National Quality Framework principles.
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What’s on offer
We are offering a permanent full time opportunity, with a competitive remuneration package from $91,365 to $100,642 plus 12% superannuation. ECEC Retention Allowance may also be included, subject to available funding.
Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:
- Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years and additional leave over the Christmas period
- Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
- Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning
About you
The successful candidate is someone who brings:
- Demonstrated experience as an Early Childhood Teacher working in a Education and Care Service with children aged 0-6 years.
- Extensive knowledge and experience implementing the Early Years Learning Framework V2 and the National Quality Framework.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing early childhood education programs that respond to children’s interests, needs and abilities, and are informed by current research and best practice
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) & Education and Care Services National Law (2010).
Highly developed understanding of the Child Safe Standards and demonstrated ability to apply them in creating and maintaining a child-safe environment.
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To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences:
- ACECQA Approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification
- Registration with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as an accredited Early Childhood Teacher
- Current Child Protection Training CHCPRT025
- National child safety training
- Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)
- Paid Working with Children Check
Want to know more?
Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work.
Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description .
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to the Recruitment Team via [email protected]
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Sunday 16 August 2026 . Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.
Please upload:
Current resume and cover letter addressing the “About You” section
Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.
As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to [email protected] to confirm that your WWCC is in progress.
Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta .
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre employment compliance checks.
- Pre ‑ employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol ‑ free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.
How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.
We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Eligibility: Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.
