Careers
As Canberra's largest not-for-profit community organisation, Communities at Work is dedicated to working with our community to build a resilient, sustainable and socially inclusive community.
With over 40 years in the ACT and Capital Region, we are known for going above and beyond, because of the people who work for us.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of people in our community and being part of an organisation committed to making a positive social impact.
Working with us means getting access to discounted child care, study leave and other concessions, professional development & career growth, salary packaging/tax benefits, healthy living etc. Find out more about the benefits of working with us here.
If you're interested in a career in Early Childhood Education and Care and working for our Children's Services, but unsure if you have the right qualifications, we may still be able to help you! Submit your expression of interest here.
Current opportunities available at Communities at Work are listed below. To contact our People, Culture and Wellness Team, please email people@commsatwork.org or Get in Touch.
Open Vacancies
Full Time.
Under the guidance of the Out of School Hours Care Management, ensure the provision of a quality service that is responsive to the needs of children and families using the service. Prepare, implement and evaluate the Out of School Hours Care Program, including holiday programs, in line with the National Quality Framework. Strong leadership qualities are required to effectively supervise and guide team members.
Full Time.
Prepare, implement and evaluate the Out of School Hours Care Program, including holiday programs, in line with the National Quality Framework. Strong leadership qualities are required to effectively supervise and guide team members.
Assistant Program Coordinator- OSHC
Part Time.
Communities at Work is Canberra’s largest Early Education and Care provider, operating numerous Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services across Canberra. These services provide before and after school care, and school holiday programs. Our services focus on children. We place each child at the center of our practice and deliver high-quality programs to foster children’s emotional well-being, social skills, communication and confidence.
Out of School Hours Care Educator
Part Time.
We are currently looking for Part-time Educators to work in our Out of School Hours Care services with children Preschool – Year 6
Communities at Work have multiple centres in the ACT, located in schools across North and South Canberra. Our services operate between 7am and 9am in the mornings, and between 2pm and 6pm in the afternoons, 5 days per week.
Certificate III Educators – Early Childhood Education and Care
Full Time.
You’ll provide high-quality education and care in a team that encourages and supports each other. Your passion for working with children and families will build positive relationships. We value people with initiative and bright ideas to keep improving our services.
Diploma Qualified Educators – Early Childhood Education and Care
Full Time
We are looking for people who have obtained a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and who have a solid understanding of the National Quality Framework.
You will provide high-quality education and care in a team that encourages and supports each other. Your passion for working with children and families will build positive relationships.
Team Leaders – Early Childhood Education and Care
Full Time
We are looking for Team Leaders to deliver outstanding programs consistent with the National Learning Frameworks. You will lead a team of educators in an encouraging and supportive environment. You will relish the joys of working with children, while building positive relationships with staff and families. We value people with initiative and strong educational ideas to support our team deliver quality services.
Full Time
You will build and maintain positive relationships with children and families, and the local community. Most importantly, you will make a difference to the lives of children in our care and the professional practices of our educators.
Early Childhood Teachers
Full Time
We are hiring Early Childhood Teachers to lead teams of educators and drive the learning, development and curiosity of children. You will relish the joys of working with children, while building positive relationships with staff and families. We value people with initiative and strong educational ideas to support our team deliver quality services.
Assistant Program Coordinator (Out of School Hour Care)- Narrabundah and IPECS
Full Time
- Narrabundah Early Childhood Service: is located within the Narrabundah Early Childhood School and provides quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years in our Early Childhood Service, as well as OSHC to children from Preschool to Year 2.
- Isabella Plains Early Childhood (IPECS) Service: is located within the Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and provides quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years in our Early Childhood Service, as well as OSHC to children from Preschool to Year 2.