Early Childhood Educator

ABRS

Ultimo, Sydney, NSW

Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)

Full-time

$36.12-$37.55per hour

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?

Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated educator to join our early learning center in Ultimo, 2007. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organization committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

As an Early Childhood Educator in our Preschool Room, you’ll use your leadership skills to inspire your team and support high-quality learning experiences, guided by our philosophy and the National Quality Framework.

Skills and Experience:

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards).

1-2 years’ experience in an approved education and care service.

Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated experience in supporting curriculum development and documenting children’s learning and development.

Ability to relate effectively with children and their families.

First aid qualification that is approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) that includes applying first aid, emergency asthma management, and anaphylaxis management.

What’s on Offer:

Base salary: $36.12-$37.55per hour + 12% superannuation 

Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)

Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year

Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:

- Monthly RDO

- Flexible working arrangements

- Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week

- Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period

- Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments

- Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events

- Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

Statement of Commitment

Barnardos Australia recognizes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique cultures, languages, and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to upholding the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.

For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organizations, and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):

- National Police Check

- Working with Children Check (or APP number)

- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check

- COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)

How to Apply

To get started, simply submit your current resume.

If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full position description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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