Exp Cert III or Diploma – Full or Part time

Nestled in the heart of Hamilton for almost 40 years, Hamilton Child Care Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. We are a not for profit, community based long day care catering for up to 42 children each day. Our beautiful centre is a unique educational space where older and younger children aged 0 to 5 learn and play together as an inclusive community. Relationships are at the core of our community and are built on respect and value for the individual.

Much of our day is spent in our nature-inspired outdoor environment, rich in natural resources and risk-based provocations that encourage open learning through play. Our arts based program in the studio under the guidance of an artist also enriches the many opportunities afforded to the children each day.

We are a well-known and highly regarded service within early learning settings in Newcastle and more broadly within the community. We are seeking to invite a dedicated and experienced Certificate III or Diploma Educator to work with us in a Full-time or Part-time capacity.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Above Award rates and above ratio staffing.

A Staff Well-being Program/EAP.

Incentive program and Annual Recognition and Awards dinner.

Paid lunch breaks.

Guaranteed Christmas off with a close down period of 2.5 weeks.

We encourage the individuality of each educator within our learning community.

Individualised professional development provided to support your learning goals attached to your PD plan and onsite team training paid for by the service.

Opportunities for career growth and support of your professional development.

Inspired natural indoor and outdoor learning environments to support open ended possibilities for children and educators.

Supportive management who respects a work life balance for the individual, acknowledging each educator as creative, responsible and capable.

If you are passionate about your work and want to find a team of like-minded people, this is the place for you.

Required

Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards, Child Safe Environments and your responsibilities in relation to Mandatory Reporting.

Flexible, reliable, trustworthy, adaptive, and forward thinking.

Knowledgeable with both the EYLF v2 and NQS.

Committed to continuous reflection and improvement individually and within a collaborative team.

Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Inspiration from your work and engagement with children and families.

Commitment to creating strong connections working closely with a dynamic and diverse team.

Commitment to creating strong connections with families, community, and local indigenous communities.

Desirable

At least 3 years experience working in field.

Understanding of the importance of risk based play for children.

Interest in outdoor nature pedagogy and sustainable practices.

Understanding of Malaguzzi's ‘100 Languages’ and Reggio inspired practice.

Interest to investigate ways to provide an innovative, inquiry and research-based approach to planning.

Experience with e-portfolio production.

Hamilton Child Care Centre is an EEO employer.

Please forward cover letter + resume with 2 recent referees to: director@hamiltonchildcare.com.au

Closing date: 26/09/2025