Early Childhood Consultant

Early Childhood Consultant

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of Early Childhood Consultant belongs to the Early Childhood Education and Care team in the Teaching and Learning directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office.

The primary accountabilities of this role include:

• Support school and system initiatives aligned with Quality Catholic Education and CECWA’s Strategic Directions.
• Lead, support and implement school and system initiatives aligned with CEWA’s Vision for Learning and Early Years Learning Framework towards informing good practice within Early Childhood.
• Support school leadership and staff to build understandings of Early Childhood learning and development and build knowledge to implement appropriate Early Childhood pedagogical skills.
• Work in collaboration with other CEWA consultants in building capacity in the area of Early Childhood.
• Work in collaboration with Religious Education consultants in ensuring a Catholic worldview informs the curriculum.
• Support school leadership teams to establish and support professional learning within their schools.
• Support schools in ensuring the successful implementation of the National Quality Standards.
• Support schools with their understanding and implementation of Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA) programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Education and Care Team to develop PRA programs and initiative resources and professional learning experiences.
• Support school leadership and staff to interpret and utilise school and system student academic data.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate professional learning and networking opportunities within the Early Childhood Sector.
• Model and support the use of digital technologies in enhancing the teaching and learning within Early Childhood.
• Maintain effective partnerships with other education systems and organisations and provide representation that will inform future planning and provide advocacy for Catholic Education Western Australia.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and practical application of current research, policies, and pedagogical developments.
• Other duties as directed by the Team Leader, Early Childhood Education and Care & Director, Teaching and Learning.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level I on the CEWA salary scale [$115,014 - $128,802 per annum] plus superannuation.
• Additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary program for eligible employees after two years of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

1. ESSENTIAL:

1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
3. Demonstrate recent exemplary Early Childhood classroom experience.
4. Demonstrate recent successful leadership of ECE pedagogical practices at a school level.
5. Knowledge and excellent understanding of pedagogical practices within Early Childhood.
6. Excellent understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard.
7. Excellent knowledge of current issues, initiatives and research within Early Childhood.
8. Excellent practical and theoretical experience with data analysis.
9. Capacity to work with school leaders, teachers and cross sector partners.
10. Highly developed organisational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
11. Ability to show initiative and be proactive.
12. Highly developed skills in digital technologies.
13. Experience in delivering quality professional learning.
14. Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification
• Current TRBWA registration and Working with Children Check
• A willingness to travel and work in regional and remote locations

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Thursday 27 November 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.