Our quality centre located in beautiful North Watanobbi has an opportunity for a passionate person to work with the best mentors in a beautiful supportive environment. Become a valued member of the team and enjoy coming to work each day.
This position is for lead educator in the nursery room, reporting to our Centre Director and Area Manager. This role can be part time or full time. We have opportunities for Cert III educators willing to further their studies with a paid on-the-job traineeship, or persons who already hold Diploma level (or working towards ) child care qualifications. You will need to live locally to the centre and have reliable transport. This position will suit someone who has a passion for children’s education and care, and some leadership experience in a similar role.
We are looking for someone with excellent presentation and communication skills.
Diploma Traineeship - We Offer:
- COURSE FEES COVERED for Cert III and Diploma ECEC*
- BONUS PAYMENTS of $850 every 6 months*
PERKS
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid day off for your birthday*
- *For traineeship employees, current incentives in place from the Government, this position enables you to be employed as an educator whilst enrolled in a course to gain your qualifications with no course fee expenses to you for eligible applicants. Paid birthday leave subject to Policy T&C's.
Duties include:
· room programming, reflections, observations, QIP contribution
· educating and caring for children between the ages of 0-5yrs
· actively maintaining a healthy, safe and supervised space for children to play and learn
· liaising closely with families to meet children's needs
· building trusting relationships with children and their families
· giving verbal feedback to parents and guardians about the child’s experiences at the centre.
· maintaining a supportive room routine
· duties of a Responsible Person
· leading a small team of assistant educators
· cleaning and general duties
· meeting requirements of mandatory reporters
The successful candidate will need:
· to hold and maintain a current Working with Children Check
· be available to be rostered Mon-Fri between the hours of 7am and 6pm as the needs of the role and the business may require
· Hold a minimum Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care
· Have no prohibition notices
· Have completed the GECCKO foundations course (Free online course)
· Hold current HLTAID012 First Aid for Child Care setting
· Food Safety Certificate (free online course)
· Hold CHCPRT025 Child Protection training and refresher < 12 months
· Be fit and able to work directly with children
Rostered hours are part time to full time depending on the needs of the business and the capabilities of the employee.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, send your cover letter, resume and a photo if possible to the link attached.
* NSW Government Incentives as at July ’25 eligibility criteria may apply
# Subject to Flourish ELC Traineeship Agreement Terms and Conditions
Essentials:
Current WWC, Recognised qualifications, current First Aid & resuscitation for RP’s and NS, current Child Protection CHCPRT025/001 and refreshers and Child Safe Foundations with ongoing refreshers, Prohibition declaration and Prohibition clearance, National Workers Register, Responsible Person duties for suitable individuals, Police Clearance for RP’s and NS, We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will require two work references. No medical or other concerns that may impact your ability to meet the duties of the role. Our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing is as follows: Our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of children in our care. We promote a child-safe culture throughout our service. We do not tolerate harm, risk of harm, bullying, or harassment. We take action on any child safety concerns and encourage reporting. We listen to children, uphold their rights, and empower them. Children and families are involved in decisions affecting them. We are committed to equity and inclusion for all children, regardless of their abilities, sex, gender, or background.
Pay: $38.00 – $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
