Diploma-qualified educators play a vital role in early childhood services, taking on responsibilities that range from supporting children’s learning and development to leading rooms and coordinating programs. Their wages under the Children’s Services Award reflect both their qualifications and the scope of their duties, with clear progression as they move into leadership and management roles.

Clear policies guide educators, meet regulations, prevent uncertainty, and ensure roles are understood for effective practice.

For Educators, one of the hardest tasks is getting children to listen. It may be easier for some but for others (especially Educators who are casual) it can be difficult to get the children to pay attention and to listen to your instructions.

When you've have accepted a job offer in service, it is fairly common that you will be put on a probation period. This is used to asses if you are suitable for the position and you meet the standards and expectation of your job responsibilities.

Certificate III qualified educators form the backbone of early childhood services, providing essential care and learning support for children across all settings. Their wages under the Children’s Services Award recognise both their qualifications and their growing experience, with clear progression from newly qualified educators to those with several years of service.

At a Fair Work Commision hearing, set in Sydney today, ECT's will be demanding equal pay with primary school teachers, with an overall increase in salaries. It will be a pay rise of $32.000 if ECT's win.

It is now mandatory for Educators in Victoria to report suspicions of sexual abuse as part of Victoria's government's response to the child sex abuse royal commision.

To help attract more students, the NSW government will cover 75 percent of TAFE course fees for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, which should deliver a $5000 saving.

No extension of universal access in the year before schooling, no further funding for state and regulatory authorities and just 2 years of funding for ACECQA and no development of workforce strategy for those wanting to pursue early childhood qualifications. 

When working as a casual, do you know your rights and entitlements? What are your minimum hours? What are you expected to do as a casual? The following information will help casual employed Educators understand their entitlements and tips on working as a casual.