Sutherland Shire Council

Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking enthusiastic and qualifiedCertificate III Early Childhood Educatorsto join ourEarly Education & Child Protection Team. We currently havepart-time and full-time opportunities, with bothtemporary and permanent vacanciesacross our services.

In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality education and care for children from birth to six years, supporting their wellbeing and learning every day.

You’ll be hands-on, engaging with and supervising children, assisting with daily routines and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You’ll contribute to engaging, play-based educational programs tailored to each child’s interests and development, while working closely with families the team.

What You’ll Do

• Observe and document children’s learning, development and engagement in the centre program.
• Contribute to planning and delivering play-based learning programs.
• Build supportive and collaborative relationships with families and children.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development

What You’ll Bring

• Completed Certificate III in Education and Care.
• Current First Aid qualification HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012
• CPR Certification HLTAID009
• Evidence of Child Protection accreditation i.e. 'Identify and Respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT025'
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• National Foundations of Child Safety Training Certificate (Geccko)
• Sound knowledge of the NQF, including EYLF, NQS and relevant legislation
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Applicants will be contacted as opportunities arise.Previous applicants need not apply.
• Hourly Rate:$35.80 gross per hour plus 12% superannuation.
• Package:$70,742 gross p.a.(salary paid pro-rata for part time roles)plus 12% superannuation.The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Allowance will be applied to these roles in addition with Federal Government guidelines.
• Hours of work:Part-time and full-time, temporary and permanent opportunities available.Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts between the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm to support the operational requirements of the centres.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor,[email protected]for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner,[email protected]can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.