Childhood Educator – Certificate III

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cert renewal

Time in lieu

EAP access

Flu vaccinations

Salary sacrificing

Non-contact programming time

Training and career advancement

No afterhours cleaning

3 extra days off at Christmas

Sick leave

My leave days

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a passionate early education and care professional to deliver high-quality programs for children aged 0–5 at Hillsdale Early Education and Care. The role requires applying the National Quality Framework and inclusive practices in a responsive, supportive environment.

The position is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary from AUD 59,481 to 66,619 per year plus a retention allowance and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Approved Certificate III level education and care qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the role.
• Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Foundational Child Safe Certificate.
• Advanced Child Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support inclusive practice to ensure the service can support families from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Provide physical care of children and respond to their emotional needs to build trust and positive relationships.
• Develop, plan and implement a quality educational program reflecting the National Learning Framework with families and the Educational Leader/Director.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of children and families to meet regulatory requirements.
• Undertaking mandatory reporting to adhere to Child Protection guidelines and responsibilities.
• Ensure knowledge of relevant legislation and National Quality Framework throughout operations.

Skills

Inclusive practice

First Aid

Child protection knowledge

Working with Children Check (NSW)

Education

Certificate III in Early Education and Care

Tools

Working with Children Check (NSW)

Education and Care National Law & Regulation knowledge

Foundational Child Safe Certificate

Advanced Child Safety Certificate

Job description

• Full-time 12 month fixed term contract opportunity to work across 0-5 age groups
• Location: Hillsdale Early Education and Care
• From $59,481 - $66,619 pa + retention allowance ($7,137 pa) + super

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

To provide innovative and quality early education and care programs in line with the National Quality Framework that reflect the children and families in the service.

This role is responsible for ensuring a responsive service that is committed to inclusive practices that support families, cultural, socio-economic and individual situations.

Key Responsibilities

Within the area of responsibility, these roles are required to:

• Promote and support inclusive practice to ensure that the service is able to support families from a range of cultures, backgrounds, experiences and situations.
• Provide physical care of children and respond to their emotional needs to maintain trust, develop nurturing relationships, guide positive relationships and ensure the dignity and rights of each child are maintained.
• Develop, plan and implement a quality educational program reflective of the National Learning Framework in consultation with children, families and the Educational Leader / Director.
• Maintain confidential and accurate updated records of children and families to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Undertaking mandatory reporting to adhere to Child Protection guidelines and responsibilities.
• Approved Certificate III level education and care qualification and relevant experience working with children 0 – 5 years.
• Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the role.
• Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Approved Child Protection training.
• Working knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law and Regulation, Child Protection legislation and regulation and National Quality Framework.
• Foundational Child Safe Certificate
• Advanced Child Safety Certificate

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• Working at an exceeding service
• On site renewal of certifications
• Time in lieu for afterhours meetings
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Salary sacrificing
• Non-contact programming time
• Training and career advancement
• No afterhours cleaning
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• Sick leave each year
• My leave days
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Salary: From $59,481 - $66,619 pa + retention allowance ($7,137 pa) + super

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.