Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is a national organisation known and respected for the quality and impact of its leadership, advocacy and resourcing on behalf of young children aged between birth and eight years of age. We are currently seeking to fill a number of positions in the ECA National Office, based in Canberra, and various other positions located across Australia. ECA is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as people with a disability.
Open Roles
Inclusion Professional Support Officer
Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT
As the Inclusion Professional Support Officer based in Alice Springs, you’ll play a key part in delivering meaningful inclusion support across the southern region of the NT. This part-time position (.8 FTE / 60 hours per fortnight) blends office-based coordination with remote travel, supporting the Inclusion Support Professional team to ensure smooth, responsive service delivery.
Your role will include:
- Coordinating administrative systems and team logistics
- Supporting the creation of engaging resources (think Canva, communications, and documentation)
- Joining regular overnight trips to remote Aboriginal communities
- Building strong relationships with services, families, and community stakeholders
Every day is different—you’ll need to balance practical tasks, creative input, and a flexible, hands-on approach to remote travel.
Please apply through Seek, including your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria in the position description can be found here.
Workforce Connections Coordinator – Education and Care
Tasmania
The Workforce Connections Coordinator – Education and Care plays an important role in creating collaborative relationships across the Education and Care (EC) sector, as well as with the broader community and government stakeholders. This position will support engagement activities, ensuring that voices from all parts of the sector are heard and valued.
A key responsibility of the role is to support the successful implementation of the Early Years and School Age Care (EYSAC) Workforce Strategy (2021 and beyond). This involves working closely with stakeholders to co-design and deliver innovative, sector-led approaches that address workforce needs, promote professional growth, and create sustainable pathways for workforce development. The Connections Coordinator will help identify opportunities for collaboration, amplify local and regional initiatives, and contribute to shaping a thriving EC sector that meets the needs of children, families, and communities.
The position will be part of the Workforce Development Initiative team, working to support the EYSAC Workforce Connections Program.
To apply, please email HKench@earlychildhood.org.au, including your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria in the position description can be found here.
Call for Expression of Interest
AJEC Editorial Assistant
The Australasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC) Editorial Assistant provides support to the AJEC Editor including compliance checking of papers, managing workflow in an online manuscript management system, communicating with authors and peer reviewers by email and scheduling meetings. The position is voluntary, and the successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term with the option of continuing as an ordinary AJEC Committee member thereafter.
Please email your resumé and a one-page cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria to publishing@earlychildhood.org.au.
More information and the selection criteria can be found here.
