Child Care Educator

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐-entertain

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead is offering a Permanent Full-Time Child Care Worker position. The base salary range is 61,407.92 to 69,503.42 per year with an additional 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading plus salary packaging.

Role involves curriculum planning, supporting children aged 0–12, liaising with families, and contributing to Quality Improvement. Applications close 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum with an anti-bias approach.
• Create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment.
• Plan, prepare & set up/pack away learning spaces.

Responsibilities

• Consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach
• create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children at all times plan, prepare & set up/pack away the environment
• be responsible for large or small groups and liaise with families in a positive manner about the development of their child
• maintain required educator/child ratios and participate in Quality Improvement & Planning
• participate in meetings, conferences & training courses and assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students or volunteers

Skills

Curriculum planning

Anti-bias approach

Family liaison

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Tools

Curriculum resources

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Child Care Worker
Remuneration:61407.92 - 69503.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704916
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Suzanne Dearling on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

IN RESPECT OF CURRICULUM

• consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach
• create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children at all times plan, prepare & set
• up/pack away the environment
  

IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN

• treat each child with dignity & respect taking into account cultural, socio-economic & other differences/similarities
  
• implement curriculum utilising child development & interests in a flexible manner
• plan for short/long term development of each child in your immediate care
• be responsible for large or small groups
  
• liaise with families in a positive manner about the development of their child
  
• consult the Nominated supervisor prior to discussing children’s records
  
• make appropriate & responsible decisions regarding the needs & welfare of children
  
• report any child protection issues/incidents to the Nominated Supervisor and/or The Child Protection Helpline
  
• work with 0-6 year olds or 5-12 year olds at Vacation Care
  

IN RESPECT OF EDUCATORS

• attend all staff, room & menu meetings
  
• provide input & resources to support professional development
  
• work co-operatively in planning & operations
  
• maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality & interpersonal skills

IN RESPECT OF FAMILIES

• develop good rapport with families
  
• share information with children’s families appropriately & constructively along with any concerns
  
• be involved in all methods of parent communication
  
• maintain confidentiality & respect families individual needs, backgrounds & situations

IN RESPECT OF SERVICE

• participate in meetings, conferences & training courses
  
• develop co-operative relationships with educators to ensure a smooth operating Service & a caring, secure, active environment for children at all times
  
• maintain equipment & assist with minor repairs
  
• report shortages in provisions, so that re-orders can be placed
  
• be responsible for security when opening/locking up
  
• attend Committee meetings
  
• abide by & adhere to all Service policies & participate in reviews
  
• abide by grievance procedures & work towards positive resolutions
  
• assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students, voluntary helpers or visitors
  
• maintain required educator/child ratios at all times
  
• participate in Educator reviews & appraisals
  
• participate in Quality Improvement & Planning
  
• other duties as requested by the Nominated Supervisor
  

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)