"Assistant Educator"

Job Description:

• x 1 Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• x 1 Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on fixed term basis to Jan 2026.
• x1 Part-time (0.4 FTE) appointment fixed term to Jan 2027.
• Base salary range: $58,056 – $61,358 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• OR Base salary range: $60,645 – $64,094 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.
• Opportunity to work in an ‘Exceeding’ service.
• Flexible rotating rosters.

About the area

UWA Child Care Services provides an Early Learning Centre that offers part-time and full-time care to children aged six weeks to five years, and an Out of School Care Service that provides After School Care and Vacation Care for pre-primary students to twelve-year-old’s, during state school terms and state school holidays.

About the opportunity

• Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0 to 5 years.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the developmental program.
• Interact positively and appropriately with children and implement routines which enhance well-being.

About you

• Hold, or be actively working towards, a Certificate III in Early Education and Care
• Knowledge and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012
• Experience in working in the Education and Care industry and working with children 0 to 5 years
• Understanding and experience with the Accreditation and Assessment rating process in accordance with the Australia Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is desirable
• Awareness of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards and Elements is desirable

Note: A Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Assistant Educator - (520714).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Powell at joanne.powell@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 11th September 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.