CELA Early Education Specialist – Contract

Are you an experienced early education professional looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge and skills with the broader sector?  

Join CELA’s Learning and Development team as an Early Education Specialist/Training Facilitator on a contracted basis. Note: The number of hours will vary depending on demand and your level of expertise.

About CELA

CELA is a member-based peak body for early education and care supporting early education professionals across Australia. 

About the role  

We are currently looking to engage early childhood professionals who have the skills to deliver engaging and dynamic training online and in-person. This is a great opportunity for people who have flexibility in their current roles to enable them to share their expertise with the wider sector through CELA. The number of hours will vary depending on demand and your level of expertise. 

We are particularly interested in specialists located in New South Wales, especially Sydney, but welcome applications from professionals across Australia. This is a great opportunity for people who have flexibility in their current roles that enable them to share their skills with the wider sector through CELA.

As an early education specialist, you possess a deep understanding of the National Quality Framework, are well-versed in contemporary theories of practice, and have a strong pedagogical foundation. You continually seek to grow your knowledge and actively seek out opportunities to be informed by current research and policy.  

You have expertise in: 

• Business management in an ECEC context (including strategic planning and budgeting)

As well as expertise in two or more of the following areas: 

• Provider approval and service approval
• Governance and leadership
• Programming and pedagogical practice in line with the EYLF
• Child protection
• Inclusion
• Compliance, quality assurance, and policies and procedures
• Research

Your expertise and professional interests make you suited to be engaged in various activities such as, but not limited to: 

• Delivering training - online and face-to-face 
• Learning and development resource development 
• Involvement in projects to deliver materials informed by research and the NQF 

Skills required:   

• Strategic planning and implementation
• Financial management and budgeting
• Excellent working knowledge of the Children’s Services Law and Regulations and the Assessment & Rating Process.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge in one or more content areas.
• Strong technical, written and communication skills, including the ability to plan and follow tasks through to completion.
• Attention to detail whilst being responsive, efficient and adaptable.
• Currently active in the early education sector, and Sydney-based.

Desired skills:   

• Highly organised
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously. 
• Able to show initiative.  
• Experience delivering online training via Zoom. 
• Experience with different tech platforms. 

Required documentation:    

• Evidence of workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance  
• Working with Children Check documentation 
• Current driver’s license 
• ABN    

 Desirable qualifications:   

• Training and Assessment TAE40116 

Other requirements: 

• Access to fast internet connection 
• Flexibility to engage in occasional/short term work alongside their current roles

How to apply:   

Please send your application to rachelho@cela.org.au with the following: 

1. Your CV;

2. A one page summary of your career history highlighting your experience and expertise