Join the Baringa Team
At the heart of Baringa is a team committed to early childhood education, some of whom have been with us for 25 years!
We have a love of learning across our Management, Leadership Team, Early Childhood Teachers and educators with Diploma and Certificate level qualifications. For news and updates join us on facebook.
If you have any queries or would like more information please contact careers@baringa.org.au or call (02) 6258 8891.
+ ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL LEADER (internal applicants only)
APPLY NOW (applications close 12PM Thursday 19 June)
Applications are invited for current permanent and casual staff employed at Baringa
Role Overview
Take the next step in your career in making a difference in early childhood education. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills and contribute to Baringa's vision!
The Assistant Educational Leader will act during the Educational Leader’s scheduled leave periods, to ensure continuity in Baringa's support for children, families and staff.
During these periods, you will receive higher duties pay, and your own permanent role will be backfilled. You will work directly with the Centre Director and be supported by the Management Team, Leadership Team and broader team of educators in a culture passionate about early childhood education.
This will be an internal recruitment only. External applicants are encouraged to apply for educator positions.
You will be brilliant in this role as:
You are ready for the challenge and keen to apply your leadership and passion for early education.
You see the best in others and love mentoring others in their education practice.
You strengthen relationships with, and between educators and families, to foster collaboration in the best interest of children.
You are highly organised and able to navigate calmly through complex challenges.
You are able to seek support, work closely with Management and be a role model for others in the importance of self-care and wellbeing in our profession.
Benefits:
11.5% above award wages of the Children’s Services Award as per Enterprise Agreement plus higher duties pay
Orientation training and mentoring
Supported by Management and Leadership Team
Professional development, coaching and training
Employment Assistance Program
Paid End of Year Shutdown Period
Be part of a close-knit community, not-for-profit, registered charity organisation
Minimum Requirements:
Currently employed at Baringa Early Learning Centre
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in leadership roles
Worked in varied age groups from birth to five years
Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
Desirable
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education qualifications, working towards or willing to commence further qualifications.
First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training
Child Protection Training
Applications open until 12pm Thursday 19 June 2025
Interviews will be held as an opportunity to discuss your strengths for the role
Suitable candidates will be placed on a merit list for 12 months
+ ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER (internal applicants only)
APPLY NOW (applications close 12PM Thursday 19 June)
Applications are invited for current permanent and casual staff employed at Baringa.
Role Overview
Take the next step in your career in making a difference in early childhood education. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills and contribute to Baringa's vision!
The Assistant Team Leader will act during a Team Leader’s scheduled leave periods, to ensure continuity in Baringa's support for children, families and educators.
During these periods, you will receive higher duties pay. You will work directly with the Leadership and broader team of educators in a culture passionate about early childhood education.
This will be an internal recruitment only. External applicants are encouraged to apply for educator positions.
You will be brilliant in this role as:
You are ready for the challenge and keen to apply your leadership and passion for early education.
You see the best in others and love mentoring others in their education practice.
You strengthen relationships with, and between educators and families, to foster collaboration in the best interest of children.
You are able to seek support, work closely with the Leadership Team and be a role model for others in the importance of self-care and wellbeing in our profession.
Benefits
11.5% above award wages of the Children’s Services Award as per Enterprise Agreement plus higher duties pay
Orientation training and mentoring
Supported by Leadership Team
Professional development, coaching and training
Employment Assistance Program
Paid End of Year Shutdown Period
Be part of a close-knit community, not-for-profit, registered charity organisation
Minimum Requirements
Currently employed at Baringa Early Learning Centre
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in early childhood education
Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
Desirable
Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education qualifications, working towards or willing to commence further qualifications
Worked in varied age groups from birth to five years
First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training
Child Protection Training
Applications open until 12pm Thursday 19 June 2025
Interviews will be held as an opportunity to discuss your strengths for the role
Suitable candidates will be placed on a merit list for 12 months
+ EDUCATORS (open recruitment)
APPLY NOW (applications close 12PM Thursday 19 June)
Role Overview
Take the next step in your career in making a difference in early childhood education. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our the Baringa Education Team!
This exciting role provides you with the opportunity to work with children aged from birth to five years. Educators work closely with the team to collaborative teach, engage children in a safe environment.
Educators engage families and support children to develop secure relationships at a young age and acknowledge and care for their emotional needs, which influence positive behaviours and a curiosity for learning.
You will be brilliant in this role as:
You are ready for the challenge and keen to apply your passion for early education.
You see the best in others and love collaborative teaching with a supportive team of educators.
You strengthen relationships with and between educators and families in the best interest of children.
You are able to seek support and work closely with the Leadership Team to practice self-care and wellbeing in our profession.
Benefits
11.5% above award wages of the Children’s Services Award as per Enterprise Agreement
Orientation training and mentoring
Supported by Leadership Team
Professional development, coaching and training
Employment Assistance Program
Paid End of Year Shutdown Period
Be part of a close-knit community, not-for-profit, registered charity organisation
Minimum Requirements
Working towards or completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA.
Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
Desirable
Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education qualifications, working towards or willing to commence further qualifications
First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training
Child Protection Training
Experience working in early childhood education including with varied age groups from birth to five years
Applications open until 12pm Thursday 19 June 202
Interviews will be held as an opportunity to discuss your strengths for the role
Suitable candidates will be placed on a merit list for 12 months