Diploma Qualified Educator

About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

Discovery Early Learning Centres is a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Our team of 500+ educators are highly professional, with diverse early education qualifications and experience. Our organisation's vision focuses on shaping the future and empowering people to make a difference. We are committed to our shared values:

• We all belong
• We make a difference
• We are all in this together
• Excellence is a journey

Discovery is a Tasmanian Employer of Choice and offers a flexible and supportive work environment with a positive team culture, shared values and philosophy focused on ‘making a difference’.  

The role:

We are seeking diploma-qualified Educators to join our established team at our Sacred Heart service in New Town. While we are ideally looking for a full-time educator, we can provide flexibility for suitable candidates - please reach out to discuss if we can suit your individual needs. We will also accept applications for Certificate III Qualified Educators who are seeking an opportunity to study their diploma fully funded*.

Full-time staff will be rostered Monday - Friday, with flexibility between our opening hours of 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. Part-time staff would negotiate availability to suit both the candidate and the service.

You must have:

• Any ACEQA-approved qualification - preferably a diploma (or studying towards)
• Current employment class, Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration
• Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Why choose a career with us? 

To support you in success we provide a range of benefits: 

• Workplace flexibility with rostering including the option to accrue time off in lieu for work-life balance
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave 
• RDO’s for full-time employees
• Ongoing Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including on-the-job coaching or the ability to improve your qualification through traineeship support 
• Above award wages and conditions as stipulated in our Enterprise Agreement
• Corporate uniform annual allowance
• Staff children in care discount- 50% off gap fee 
• Corporate private health discounts 
• Superannuation salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program and focus on educator wellbeing

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. 

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.   

Do your values align with us?

• Is it in your nature to open children's minds through play and to foster their natural curiosity? 
• Are you driven to make a difference in the lives of children and families? 
• Are committed to having a positive impact on the lives of children?

Then join us in providing opportunities to imagine, explore and discover!

How to apply:

If you are qualified, committed, take pride in your work and want to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference, then we look forward to working with you. To be considered for this position, please click ‘apply now’ and provide your resume.

For a copy of the Position Description, or further information about the position, please contact Discovery on 6425 1019 or email **@discoveryelc.com.au

Applications close, Sunday 24th March however shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

For more information about Discovery Early Learning Centres and the quality of services we offer visit www.discoveryelc.com.au or search for us on Instagram or Facebook. 

*Diploma studies can be discussed with suitable candidates.