Early Childhood Educator
Position Classification: Child Care Worker
Remuneration: $56,775.5 - $64,260 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544241
Permanent Full-time
- NSW State Government employer - Health Employees State Award https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/Awards/hsu-he-state.pdf - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/Awards/hsu-he-conditions.pdf
- Above legal ratios and low staff turnover
- Our Preschool Room has up to 25 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 2xECTs)
- Our 2-3’s Room has up to 15 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 1xECT)
- Our Nursery has up to 15 children with a team of 5 educators
- If you are newly qualified, continue to learn in a supportive environment from experienced qualified Educators
- If you are an experienced Educator, work alongside other passionate Educators who are committed to quality improvement, high quality care and educational programs
- Dedicated programming time
- Regular team and whole staff meetings
- Professional development opportunities
- Study leave available if you are doing further ECEC studies.
- Monthly ADOs
- Well resourced service
- Salary packaging available
- Good working conditions and work/life balance
Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital at Kogarah was established in 1990 by the NSW Government to provide care and education to children of parents working within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), particularly at St George Hospital. We are an employer-sponsored, long day care service. This position is Monday to Friday, 8.5 hour shifts (shifts start between 6.30 and 9.45am) with monthly ADOs.
Where you'll be working
St George Hospital - Kogarah
The Role
- To provide high quality care and education to the children enrolled at Lorikeet Early Learning Centre to ensure families working within SESLHD are able to carry out their duties knowing their children are well cared for.
- To work with the Director and other staff in all matters important to the care and education of the children and the smooth running of the Centre.
- To maintain practices in accordance with the National Quality Framework as well as all Lorikeet and SESLHD policies and procedures.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent ( as approved by ACECQA).
- Qualifications equivalent to HLTAID012 ( Provide first aid in an education and care setting ) (as approved by ACECQA - must cover Provide First Aid and emergency response to asthma and anaphylaxis).
- Ambition to provide excellent education and care to children 0-5 years
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs for children 0-5 years
- Sound, practical working knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Demonstrated confident and motivated personality with a good level of maturity, initiative and flexibility
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
For role related queries or questions contact Lorrae Grant on Lorrae.Grant@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au should you require support.
