Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - St Nicholas Fletcher

Introduction:
Join a Purpose-Built Centre Where You Can Thrive

St Nicholas Early Education partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the confidence and skills to flourish at home, in care, and in the wider community.

We’re currently seeking a passionate Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our welcoming team at Fletcher on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
Remuneration: Above Award rate of pay and paid overtime
Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
Growth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
Fitness Passport (TC's apply), EAP and flu injections
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as Child Care Educator with an early childhood service
Demonstrated understanding of:
National Quality Framework (NQF)
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
Workplace Health and Safety issues
QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Children’s Services as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
Working with Children Check verification number
CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk or CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk or willing to obtain
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable)
Food Handler Basics Training (Desirable)

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read more