Employment Opportunities
Gowrie SA is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families. Founded on a rich history of children’s rights to quality education and care, our programs today are focused on a vision that holds the rights, wellbeing and learning of children, families and educators at its heart.
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 enrich learning experiences that stimulate children’s curiosity, wonder and learning. Our spacious natural gardens support all children to explore their world freely and feel accepted and respected culturally, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
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). The rights, wellbeing and learning of children, families and educators are at the heart of our vision for early childhood. Gowrie SA prioritises cultural learning and reconciliation in our community with the belief that children’s voices will shape future generations. As part of Gowrie SA’s Reconciliation Action Plan, we warmly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications from Kaurna people will be highly regarded and prioritised.
We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.
We offer fully funded leadership and professional learning opportunities, both internally and externally, to support our educators in their ongoing learning, which assists professional growth and career development. We offer additional leave, above Award salaries, a professional career path and a supportive working environment. We have lovely modern facilities which are fit for purpose, and our programs are located in an area rich with trees and plants.
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.
Gowrie SA is committed to creating a child safe environment where all children feel valued and safe. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out DHS Working with Children Checks and reference checks (as we see fit), as well as careful examination of employment history, to ensure that we are recruiting the right people for our organisation. All staff are aware of Child Safe practices and alert leaders if they have any concerns.
Children's Programs
Children’s Services Professional (Educator) Level 1
Gowrie SA is proud to be partnering with the South Australian Department for Education in a trial of Kindy Care commencing Term 1 2025, offering extended hours to children on days they attend a full day of preschool. Working with small group sizes of mainly 4-year-old children, the program will have a relaxation and wellbeing focus. Hours of work will be from 7-9am and/or 2.45-6pm, depending on the location.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of innovating a new service type for South Australian families.
The programs will need two educators per site and be delivered on Department for Education Preschool sites at:
- Clarence Park
- Dernancourt
- Fairview Park
- Magill
- Parafield Gardens
- Taperoo
- Wattle Park
Offering Before Kindy Care (in limited sites) and After Kindy Care, hours of work will be perfect for those currently working during the day, or who are studying.
Gowrie SA is seeking experienced Diploma and Certificate 3 qualified educators to fill these part-time positions.
These positions will be contracted for a 6-month period initially, (with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months) with above award salary rates.
To be successful in either role, 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 practice, 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 you are looking to work with an employer who has a long history of commitment to quality early childhood programs, make the right move for your career and email your cover letter, resume and work-related references to recruit@gowriesa.org.au. We encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.
Early Childhood Teacher (Part-time)
Gowrie SA is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to fulfil a part time Teacher position (3 Days per week). Commencing at the beginning of term 1, at the latest, the position will be contracted until the end of 2025 with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. We offer above Award hourly rates and we offer our ECTs 6 weeks of annual leave per year.
The successful applicant will:
- demonstrate experience with teaching in a kindergarten setting
- have experience in pedagogical leadership
- demonstrate strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
- demonstrate strong knowledge of contemporary early childhood practices, research and pedagogy
- have a systematic approach to improving practice and outcomes
- work collaboratively with the Director and other teachers to maintain high quality programs
- hold a minimum four-year Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education
- be a registered teacher in South Australia
Desirable attributes:
- Passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, natural learning environments and the rights of children
- Postgraduate qualifications
For more information view the job and person description.
To make the right move for your career, please email your cover letter, resume and a minimum of 2 work-related referees to recruit@gowriesa.org.au We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.
Gowrie SA requires all employees to be at least double vaccinated against COVID-19.
Children's Services Professional (Full time contract)
- Are you passionate about pedagogy and curriculum in an integrated infant-toddler and/or kindergarten setting?
- Do you value the professional benefits of working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment?
- Are you seeking a workplace that values you through above award salaries and conditions and supportive conditions?
- Are you seeking a workplace that invests in your professional learning and development and allows space for growth, innovation and creative thinking?
We are seeking a dedicated Diploma qualified Educator who has a strong focus on children’s learning and wellbeing to join our Children’s Program team at our Thebarton site to fill an exciting role for a Maternity Leave Contract,
To be successful in this role, 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 practice, will be an advantage.
Your passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, natural learning environments and the rights of children, will be highly regarded.
If this position sounds like the opportunity, you’ve been waiting for, or if you want to be considered for future roles, send in your application to us.
To make the right move for your career, please email your cover letter addressing the job and person specification, resume and work-related referees to recruit@gowriesa.org.au. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.
Children's Services Professional (Part time - 2 positions)
- 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 two exciting part time opportunities (3 days a week) for exceptional Diploma qualified Educators, who have a strong focus on children’s learning and wellbeing to join our Children’s Program team one at Thebarton and one at Underdale.
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 practice, will be an advantage.
Your passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, natural learning environments and the rights of children, will be highly regarded.
The rights, wellbeing and learning of children, families and educators are at the heart of our vision for early childhood. Gowrie SA prioritises cultural learning and reconciliation in our community with the belief that children’s voices will shape future generations. As part of Gowrie SA’s Reconciliation Action Plan, we warmly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications from Kaurna people will be highly regarded and prioritised.
If these positions sound like the opportunity, you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay applying. We are looking for the successful applicants to commence as soon as possible.
For more information view the job and person description.
To make the right move for your career, please email your cover letter, resume and work-related referees to recruit@gowriesa.org.au. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.
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, RRHAN training certificate and your current not-prohibited Working With Children Check to recruit@gowriesa.org.au. Or call on 8352 5144 for further information.
Inclusion Agency
Inclusion Professional (Full time)
Gowrie SA has Australian Government funding to operate the state-wide Inclusion Agency in South Australia as part of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP). The Gowrie SA Inclusion Agency is looking for a committed new colleague, working Full-time, based at our
Thebarton site. The Inclusion Professional will work with early education and care services to provide advice and assistance to build service capacity for the inclusion of children and offers support to specific children’s inclusion.
As a member of the Gowrie SA Inclusion Agency team you will work directly with services, stakeholders and other Inclusion Professionals to deliver inclusion support that is flexible and responsive to the needs of ELCC services, and educators across South Australian services.
The job & person specification will need to be addressed in your application and can be obtained by viewing the Job and person specification.
Applications that do not meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
To apply, please email your cover letter (addressing the job and person specification), resume and 2 current work-related referees, to Sunadha Patta (HR Officer) at recruit@gowriesa.org.au
