Positions Vacant

Gowrie SA is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families. We have an Enterprise Agreement in place, offering generous above-award conditions including 6 weeks of annual leave each year.

We offer unique, relationship based programs which allow time for each child and their family to develop rich connections with their primary educators. Within our infant-toddler (0-3 years) and kindergarten (3-5 years) program, educators use these connections to offer learning experiences that support children’s curiosity, exploration and learning.

Gowrie SA focuses on community, social justice and the capacities of each child to inform their programs. We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Gowrie SA offers fully funded leadership and professional learning opportunities, both internally and externally, to support our Early Childhood Teachers in building their knowledge and understanding, which assists professional growth and career development.

Gowrie SA is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity; with all employment decisions being based on an applicant’s ability to undertake their desired role. Considerations are made to ensure employees succeed in fulfilling their position requirements.

Children's Services Professional (Educator) Level 1

  • Are you passionate about pedagogy and curriculum in an integrated infant-toddler and/or kindergarten setting?
  • Do you value the professional benefits of critical reflection and working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment?

We currently have multiple exciting opportunities for exceptional Diploma qualified Educators, who have a strong focus on children’s learning and wellbeing to join our team full time within our Thebarton and Underdale Children’s Programs.

These positions will be contracted for a 12-month period initially, with a strong likelihood of an ongoing position for the right person.

To be successful in these roles, you must have the relevant qualifications and a sound knowledge of the National Quality Standard and Regulations. Your knowledge or interest in primary caregiving and relationship based programming, will be an advantage.

Your passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, natural learning environments and the rights of children, will be highly regarded.

Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

If these positions sound like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay applying. We are looking for our successful applicants to commence as soon as possible.

To make the right move for your career, please email your cover letter, resume and work-related referees to info@gowriesa.org.au. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.

For more information, please seethe job description here.

Wayne Quilliam18 Gowrie 429

Casual Relief Educators

Gowrie SA is seeking qualified and unqualified educators for casual relief work across all age groups.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • engaging in children’s play and learning
  • developing play environments under the direction of regular educators
  • engaging in children’s routines
  • maintaining a clean and hygienic environment
  • engagement in children’s meal times

If you are interested in joining our relief educator team, please send your resume (with your availability noted), certified copies of qualifications, RAN training certificate and Working With Children Check to info@gowriesa.org.au. Or call on 8352 5144 for further information.