Early Learning Centre Teacher

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026

About Holy Family Early Learning Centre 

Holy Family Early Learning Centre (ELC) offers a nurturing, play-based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by Reggio Emilia principles. Serving children from nearby suburbs, the ELC focuses on developing each child’s identity, wellbeing, and learning through observation-led planning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces. Strong connections with families and Holy Family Primary School support smooth transitions and foster a welcoming community for early learners.  

About the Role   

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists to support the implementation of the mission of Catholic Education and to provide high quality care and education to children in the year before formal school. The Early Childhood teacher will foster strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues, creating an environment where all interactions are respectful and supportive. They will work collaboratively with their team to ensure that children feel safe and valued, while providing a rich, play-based learning environment that inspires curiosity and exploration. They will support children to build meaningful relationships with their peers, fostering a strong sense of belonging and encouraging cooperation, communication, and social development.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment

Benefits and Opportunities   

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.

Application Process   

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. (update link with school's website) Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Michelle Parkes on 02 6234 5431 or via email michelle.parkes@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.