Child Care Worker

NetYourJob; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Leadership opportunities

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

Kindy Castle Child Care Centre Pty Ltd in Engadine is seeking a passionate and reliable Child Care Worker to join a close-knit team on a full-time basis. This role requires initiative, strong relationships with children and families, and a willingness to assist in service operations beyond classroom responsibilities.

You will provide high-quality care and education in alignment with EYLF and NQS, support learning plans, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within a supportive centre

Qualifications

• Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (HLTAID012 or equivalent).
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Excellent knowledge of child development in the 0–6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of your allocated learning environment.
• Provide high-quality education and care that aligns with the EYLF and NQS.
• Ensure supervision of children is active, adequate and efficient at all times.
• Develop holistic and culturally responsive education programs and responses to all children.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Engadine NSW, Full Time, Education Vacancy Listing Dates 26/10/2026 to 23/11/2026 Please Quote Reference Number 19093

• Experienced Child Care Worker
• Remuneration $80,000 + superannuation
• Kindy Castle Child Care Centre

About the Centre Engadine Kindy Castle Childcare Centre operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre Pty Ltd is a long day care centre providing high-quality care for children aged six weeks to six years. We are seeking a passionate and reliable Child Care Worker to join our close-knit team on a full-time basis. This position requires a dedicated educator who demonstrates initiative, maintains strong relationships with children and families, and is willing to assist in service operations beyond classroom responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of your allocated learning environment.
• Provide high-quality education and care that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Ensure supervision of children is active, adequate and efficient at all times, and implement and maintain clear expectations for children when establishing limits of appropriate behaviour.
• Develop holistic and culturally responsive education programs and responses to all children, within the context of their families and communities.
• Structure indoor and outdoor environments and activities with a balance of active and passive learning areas to guide children to participate constructively, to explore, to learn, and to interact positively with other children through play.
• Assist in developing individual learning plans and documenting children's progress through observations and assessments.
• Build and maintain warm, respectful, and stable relationships with children and families to promote a sense of security and continuity.
• Support children's behaviour and wellbeing using positive guidance strategies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment, indoors and outdoors.
• Contribute to team discussions, reflective practices, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Support the centre's daily operations and management tasks as delegated by the Centre Director, such as contributing to resource planning, liaising with families, or mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (HLTAID012 or equivalent).
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Excellent knowledge of child development in the 0–6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to the leadership team on the planning and implementation of education and care programs within the service.
• Experience in undertaking educational program planning to meet the needs of all children within the service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships with children and families, promoting long-term engagement and continuity of care.

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with digital platforms used for documenting children's learning and centre communication.
• Commitment to professional growth and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $80,000 per annum + superannuation.
• Opportunities for leadership involvement and mentoring.
• Supportive team culture and experienced management.
• Access to professional development and training.
• A collaborative environment that values long-term educators–child relationships.