Early Childhood Educator

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month
• A 60% gap fee discount for educators with children enrolled at the service.
• Advance notice for rostered shifts.

 Join a supportive, inclusive, and innovative Education and Care Services Team, where your unique contributions are valued in an inspiring workplace.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Child Care Worker
Remuneration: $54,855.11 - $62,086.53 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Be part of an inspiring organisation that values you and your unique contribution, working as part of a broader Education and Care Services Team in a supportive, inclusive, innovative workplace.

Our Childcare Services provide work based early education and care services onsite at Westmead, Blacktown, and Mt Druitt Hospitals.  Responsive play-based programs and learning environments, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, are provided for children 0 - 5 years.

We are seeking Diploma Qualified Educators to fill a permanent position either in a full-time capacity or part time (in a job share arrangement) at Westmeadow Childcare Centre a 55 -place long day care service located at Westmead Hospital. Rostered shifts rotate across operational hours: 6.30am – 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. 

This is an ideal opportunity for motivated Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to take the next step in their career journey in a secure, Government sector role:  to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice alongside a range of other benefits including:

• NSW Health (State) Award Salary and Conditions.
• A 60% gap fee discount for educators with children enrolled at the service.
• Supportive management.
• Scheduled curriculum planning and preparation time built into staff rosters.
• Health and Well Being support and resources, including access to:
• Resilience Building courses and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthy Lifestyle programs including subsidised gym memberships for team members and their families.
• Salary Packaging (including meals and entertainment).
• Service closures during the Christmas to New Year period
• An Annual Staff Development Day
• An Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month for full time staff.
• Advance notice for rostered shifts
  
  

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Application Process

• Provide an up-to-date CV outlining your current role, professional experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Provide two referees and their contact details. Referees will not be contacted without consultation with you. At least one referee must be your recent or current manager
• Submit your response to two questions related to the essential criteria of the role.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: A diploma qualification which meets the criteria defined in Children’s Services Education and Care Services National Regulation 2011

Focus Questions:

• Describe how you incorporate and act out the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, in your day-to-day work.
• Discuss how you would provide innovative and inclusive early childhood education and care, driven by quality practice, in your work as an educator.

Following the closing date, short listed candidates will be contacted to discuss their application

Requisition ID: REQ492799
Applications Close: 3rd December 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Karen Smith at  Karen.bruce@health.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 8890 3355.