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
Senior Events Officer
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory or Melbourne, Victoria
The Senior Events Officer plays a key role in ensuring the effective planning and delivery of the ECA National Conference and other organisational events. This includes providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support to facilitate the smooth execution of events, in line with ECA’s policies, procedures, and work plan timelines.
The role involves regular communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, committees, and event participants through phone, email, and in-person interactions. It also encompasses project coordination responsibilities across all aspects of event and project management, working closely with teams across the organisation to ensure cohesive and successful outcomes.
This position will require interstate overnight travel from time to time.
Applications will close 9.00am Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Please visit Seek to apply and include your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria Outlined in the position description.
Events Administrator
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
The Events Administrator Officer plays a key role in the effective planning and delivery of the ECA National Conference and other organisational events. The position provides a broad range of administrative and organisational support across all ECA conferences, symposiums and events ensuring their smooth and timely delivery in line with approved work plans, timelines, and ECA policies and procedures.
This role involves regular communication with key stakeholders, committees, delegates and ECA staff via phone, email and written correspondence. It also requires a high level of administrative support across the organisation, including liaising with suppliers and collaborating closely with other ECA teams.
This position will require interstate overnight travel from time to time.
Applications will close 9.00am Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Please visit Seek to apply and include your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria Outlined in the position description.
NDIS Early Childhood Practitioner
Darwin, Northern Territory
Are you an early childhood health or education professional passionate about supporting families at the very beginning of their early intervention journey? Early Childhood Australia in the NT, the NDIS Partner in the Community for the Darwin Urban Region, is seeking an Early Childhood Practitioner to join our vibrant team. This full-time (or 0.8) role provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Please visit Seek to apply and include your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria Outlined in the position description.
Pathways and Development Coordinator: Education and Care
Launceston and North West Tasmania, Tasmania
The Pathways and Development Coordinator: Education and Care plays a pivotal role in delivering the Workforce Development Scholarship Program as part of the ECA Tasmania Workforce Initiative. This position focuses on supporting individuals to successfully complete qualifications and thrive in the sector through financial and wraparound supports, such as mentoring and coaching. You’ll guide participants through their training journey, helping them complete qualifications and gain confidence in their roles.
Applications will close 9.00am Monday 1st December 2025.
Please visit Seek to apply and include your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria Outlined in the position description, which can be found here.
Digital Content and Media Officer
Canberra, ACT
The Digital Content and Media Officer support Early Childhood Australia’s public presence by creating engaging, accessible digital content and assisting with media activity across the organisation’s platforms. This role focuses on developing social media content, supporting digital campaigns, and contributing to media releases and public messaging. This position plays a key role in maintaining a consistent voice across channels while helping ECA respond to emerging trends and issues. It will suit a creative communicator who is confident with short-form writing, digital storytelling, and adapting content for different platforms.
Applications close on Sunday 7th December at 5pm or earlier if successfully filled.
Please visit Seek to apply and include your CV and a cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria Outlined in the position description, which can be found here.
Sales and E-Commerce Officer
Canberra, ACT
The Sales and E-Commerce Officer plays a key role in supporting ECA’s financial sustainability by actively identifying and engaging in sales opportunities and managing the ECA Shop and driving revenue across the organisation’s commercial offerings, including professional learning offerings, conference and event tickets, memberships etc. The ideal candidate is commercially minded and confident working across data, systems, and customer relationships, with a strong understanding of sales and excellent communication skills.
Applications close on Sunday 7th December at 5pm or earlier if successfully filled.
Please visit Seek to apply and include 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.
