Early Childhood Educator

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Educator to join our Early Learning centre in Ultimo, 2007. This is a full time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation 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 inter-personal 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- $37.55 per 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 recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold 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, organisations 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 yourcurrent resume. If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to thefull Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on (02) 9218 2346 or 0477 808 655***

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.

Make your next role one that truly makes a difference. Join Barnardos — a children’s charity that puts purpose into practice.

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