Childcare Jobs - Training/Professional learning, Full Time - Sydney NSW, Australia

Are you an early education professional looking for a new challenge?

CELA is a member-based peak body for early and middle childhood education. We are currently looking for an Early Education Specialist to join our dynamic and innovative learning & development team. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are currently working in the early childhood education and care sector as well as former directors and/or district managers of early childhood services.

About The Role

What we do at CELA crosses all areas of early education service delivery and management.

You will be working with a team of knowledgeable, innovative, and passionate people who come from a wide range of backgrounds. What has brought them together is their high-level sector knowledge, expertise and a genuine passion to grow the professionalism of the early education sector.

CELA’s head office is based in George Street Sydney and currently has flexible working arrangements, where we combine working from home and office. This role is an ongoing full-time role. Expected start date early May.

The type of activities you would be working on include but not limited to:

Lead consultancy engagements with ECEC service providers and government agencies through our established consultancy practice
Reviewing, designing and delivering training content for professional development
Facilitation of training sessions, both online and in-person
Developing and reviewing resources in line with current sector requirements
Providing expert advice to members on service management and governance via our member support line
Taking a lead role in project delivery as required
Contribute to the quality assurance practices to ensure we maintain our internal standards in quality
Proactively and collaboratively engaging in early education policy interpretation to enable informed expert advice
Maintain current knowledge and deep understanding of sector laws, legislation, frameworks and funding models
Contribute to special events as required

If you consider yourself an ECEC generalist or an ECEC specialist across multiple areas, we would love to hear from you!

Skills Required

High level working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulation Children’s Services Law and Regulations and the Assessment & Rating process
High level working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and the National Quality Standards including the Assessment and Rating process
High-level communication and organisation skills
Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services
Experience in delivering training to ECEC service providers or to ECEC professionals
Knowledge of service approval process for new services
Currency in the children’s services sector
Proficient technical skills in Microsoft office and aptitude to learn new technology tools quickly
Knowledge of how to use online meeting platforms

Your Capabilities Will Include

Ability to build relationships and utilise your expertise to discuss client needs, as required, to recommend suitable and relevant professional development that addresses their needs
Adaptable, highly organised, high-level attention to detail and time efficient
High-level written and communication skills, including the ability to plan and follow tasks through to completion
Ability to take initiative, work as part of a team and independently

You Will Require

Diploma or higher qualification in Early Education
Working with Children Check Clearance

Desirable But Not Essential Qualifications

Training and Assessment TAE40116
CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

How To Apply

Please forward your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to sabrinapatrick-urrutia@cela.org.au. Please note that the closing date is March 31, 2025 at 9am.

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