Certificate lll or Diploma Educator – (Parental Leave contract until June 2027)

Community Junction Children's Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Junction Children's Services in North St Marys NSW is seeking a Certificate III or Diploma Educator for a parental leave contract (35 hours per week) spanning across Preschool and Out of School Hours Care. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality education and care grounded in children's voices.

The role emphasizes relationships, inclusion, and wellbeing, with shifts within 6:15am–6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Passion for listening to and advocating for children's voices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across Preschool and OOSH programs on the same site.
• Collaborate with educators to deliver high-quality education and care experiences aligned with children's interests.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Support inclusive practices and child wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening to children

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Certificate lll or Diploma Educator – (Parental Leave contract until June 2027)

Community Junction Children's Services – North St Marys NSW

Certificate lll OR Diploma Educator – Children’s Services | Community Junction

Community Junction Children's Services are seeking a passionate and experienced Educator to join our North St Marys Children's Centre team.

This is a maternity leave position (35 hours per week - Contract until June 2027 with possibility of extension) working across our Preschool and Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) services, supporting children aged 3 to 12 years in a warm, inclusive and community-focused environment.

Certificate lll OR Diploma Educator – Children’s Services | Community Junction

Community Junction Children's Services are seeking a passionate and experienced Educator to join our North St Marys Children's Centre team.

This is a maternity leave position (35 hours per week - Contract until June 2027 with possibility of extension) working across our Preschool and Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) services, supporting children aged 3 to 12 years in a warm, inclusive and community-focused environment.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively with our educators to provide high-quality education and care experiences that reflect children's interests, strengths and voices. This unique role offers the opportunity to work across both Preschool and OOSH programs on the same site, creating meaningful relationships with children and families throughout their early childhood and school-age years.

We believe great education and care is about relationships, not ratios.
We are seeking an educator who is passionate about children's voices, committed to being present, and motivated to advocate for children's wellbeing, inclusion and sense of belonging. If you are looking to make a genuine difference rather than simply fill a role, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Availability is required Monday to Friday between 6:15am and 6:00pm, with shifts rostered within these operating hours.

Why Join Community Junction?

At Community Junction Children's Services, we value our educators and recognise the important role they play in children's lives.

We offer:

• Permanent part-time employment (35 hours per week)


• Above-award support and mentoring


• Generous programming and documentation time with team approach


• Dedicated leadership and operational support


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Work across both Preschool and OOSH settings


• Not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus


• Employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs


• The opportunity to genuinely influence children's learning and wellbeing

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent)


• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children


• Current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)


• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)


• Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing


• Passion for listening to and advocating for children's voices


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting children with additional needs


• Experience working in both Preschool and OOSH environments
  
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and/or My Time Our Place

Child Safe Commitment

Community Junction Children's Services is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, respected and heard. Successful applicants will be required to participate in our child-safe recruitment processes, which include:

• Working With Children Check verification


• Reference checks, including questions relating to child safety


• Identification and qualification verification


• Child-safe induction and ongoing training


• Compliance with our Child Safe Code of Conduct

We strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and children's rights to apply.