The role

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking a passionate and dedicated Education and Care Practitioner to join our team at Fahan Education and Care Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team, delivering high-quality, play-based education and care across our Long Day Care (LDC) and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. At Fahan, we value children’s voices, nurture their curiosity, and create meaningful learning experiences that support their learning, wellbeing, and development.

• Position: Education and Care Practitioner
• Employment Type: Part-Time Permanent
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

In this role, you will:

• Uphold the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.
• Provide meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences that nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and growth.
• Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Create engaging and welcoming room setups that promote exploration and learning
• Document and reflect on children’s learning and development
• Collaborate with families to build strong partnerships, share insights about children’s learning, and ensure continuity between home and the service.
• Commit to your own professional growth and development
• Always work in line with Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s policies, procedures, and the National Quality Framework

What we offer you:

• A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support
• Guidance from your Service Manager and Educational Leaders across our services to support pedagogy and practice
• Opportunities for ongoing career development and learning
• 15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services
• ECA learning hub subscription with lots of training, yearly child protection, first aid, food safety and allergy training.

What you’ll bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous experience in a similar role and a demonstrated strong commitment to child safety
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, with willingness to learn and apply the Early Years Learning Framework
• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)

Why Join Us?

Join a supportive and experienced team that is committed to delivering high-quality education and care. At Fahan Education and Care Service, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while continuing to learn, grow, and develop your professional practice.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the “Apply Now” button.

Applications close Monday 12 October 2026

As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.

For further information please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion:

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including interviews, reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.