TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers Early Childhood Officer - Diploma Mount Druitt Campus Temporary Full-Time position, until December 2026 $82,008 ($65,650 - $72,252 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading) At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance. We invest in our people At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options. About the role - Childcare at TAFE NSW Join us as an Early Childhood Educator – Diploma ( internally known as Early Childhood Officer ) where you’ll design and deliver engaging, developmentally rich programs that ignite curiosity and foster growth. Make a lasting impact by fostering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that supports every child’s growth and potential in a play-based and educational setting. Our Children’s Centre is open from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 48 weeks of the year. About You You’re a passionate educator who thrives in a diverse team environment and connects easily with children, families, and colleagues. You take initiative, bring creative learning ideas to life, and help create a safe, vibrant space where children thrive, all while ensuring the smooth and successful operation of our dynamic Children’s Centre. You share a common philosophy: children come first. Fostering a culture of advocacy where every staff member and child feels welcome, supported, and valued. Here, everyone has a voice, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now! Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 9 February 2026 To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide: Your current resume Certified copies of your qualifications, including your First Aid Certificate Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words) Targeted Question: Tell us about a time in an early childhood or community setting when you demonstrated inclusive behaviour and respectful communication with families, children, or colleagues from diverse backgrounds. General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 5811 Role-specific enquiries : contact Leeanne Gauci, Early Childhood Director, leeanne.gauci1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 6779 For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool . This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. An Eligibility List, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. A career of life-changing impact starts here!
