Certificate III Educator - Hazelwood ECC

Connect Children and Families; Hazelbrook; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Professional development

Paid team meetings

Wellbeing support

Salary packaging

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Connect Children and Families Hazelbrook NSW is seeking a qualified Certificate III Educator to join our birth-to-three program in a permanent full-time role.

You will provide nurturing care for six weeks to three years, support learning, partner with families, and contribute to reflective practice in a values-driven, relationship-based service.

Join our collaborative team and enjoy above-award pay, professional development, and paid team meetings in purpose-built spaces.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent).
• Understanding of infant and toddler development.
• Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged six weeks to three years.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, document and deliver programs that support each child's learning, wellbeing and development.
• Build strong, trusting partnerships with children and families.
• Contribute to reflective practice, continuous improvement and ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Certificate III in ECEC

Infant & toddler development

First Aid

CPR

Asthma & Anaphylaxis

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Connect Children and Families – Hazelbrook NSW

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Permanent full-time | 38 hours per week

Help shape strong beginnings in our specialised birth-to-three program.

About the opportunity

Are you passionate about giving infants and toddlers the best possible start in life? Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre is seeking a qualified Certificate III Educator to join our collaborative team in a permanent full-time role.

As part of Connect Children and Families, Hazelwood provides specialist education and care for children aged six weeks to three years. Children then transition to Connect’s Possum Early Childhood Centre for the three-to-five-year program.

You will help create a nurturing, respectful and responsive environment where every child feels safe, secure and confident to explore. You will build meaningful relationships with children and families and contribute to purposeful learning spaces that encourage curiosity, independence and holistic development.

Our approach

Our work is values-driven, relationship-based and informed by evidence. Practice at Hazelwood draws on:

• Circle of Security Classroom
• The Family Partnership Model
• Above-award pay: Receive a competitive salary above the relevant award rate.
• Professional development: Access ongoing learning and opportunities to develop your leadership capability.
• Paid team meetings: Team meetings are paid at applicable overtime rates.
• Wellbeing support: Benefit from additional paid wellbeing leave.
• Salary packaging: Access salary packaging options that may increase your take-home pay with our Not-for-profit status.
• A supportive workplace: Join an inclusive, collaborative team in purpose-designed spaces created for young children.

About you

You are a warm, playful and reflective educator who champions children’s rights and understands the importance of the earliest years. You will also have:

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent qualification
• A sound understanding of infant and toddler development
• Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications
• A valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• A commitment to respectful, responsive and relationship-based practice
• Strong teamwork and open communication skills
• A commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice

Key responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged six weeks to three years.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, document and deliver programs that support each child’s learning, wellbeing and development.
• Build strong, trusting partnerships with children and families.
• Contribute to reflective practice, continuous improvement and ongoing professional learning.

Connect Children and Families values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children.