Early Childhood Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12 days off per year (full-time)

Learning & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital at Kogarah, is a NSW Health affiliated service seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma or Cert III) to join a team of educators. This permanent full-time role offers job-share consideration and supports learning and development for children aged 0-5 years.

We provide above-legal ratios, strong staff continuity, and opportunities for professional growth within SESLHD.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent (as approved by ACECQA).
• Qualifications equivalent to HLTAID012 (Provide first aid in an education and care setting) (as approved by ACECQA - must cover Provide First Aid and emergency response to asthma and anaphylaxis).
• Experience working in an approved ECEC service with children 0-5 years.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting curriculum development and documenting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• To provide high quality care and education to the children enrolled at Lorikeet Early Learning Centre to ensure families working within SESLHD are able to carry out their duties knowing their children are safe and secure.
• To work with the Director and other staff in all matters important to the care and education of the children and the smooth running of the service, ensuring that paramount consideration is given to the rights, wellbeing and safety of the children when making all decisions.
• To maintain practices in accordance with the National Quality Framework as well as all Lorikeet, SESLHD and NSW Health policies and procedures.

Education

Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent

HLTAID012 First Aid Certification

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time (Job share will be considered for this role.)

Position Classification: Child Care Worker

Remuneration: $61,407.92 - $69,503.42 Per Annum Plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702970

Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Applications Close Date: 12/11/2026

Interview Period Between: From 20/11/2026 to 26/11/2026

Previous applicants need not apply

Lorikeet Early Learning Centre is looking for an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma or Cert III) to join our team. If you think you can be a valuable member of our team, we’d love to hear from you.

NSW State Government employer

Above legal ratios / low staff turnover

Our Preschool Room has up to 25 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 2xECTs)

Our 2-3’s Room has up to 15 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 1xECT)

Our Nursery has up to 15 children with a team of 5 educators

If you are newly qualified, continue to learn in a supportive environment from experienced qualified Educators

If you are an experienced Educator, work alongside other passionate Educators who are committed to quality improvement, high quality care and educational programs

Dedicated programming time

Regular team and whole staff meetings

Well resourced service

Good working conditions and work/life balance

Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital at Kogarah was established in 1990 by the NSW Government. It provides care and education to children of parents working within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), particularly at St George Hospital. We are an employer-sponsored, centre based service. This position is Monday to Friday,8.5 hour shifts (shifts start between 6.30 and 9.45am)withmonthly ADOs.

SESLHD is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and young people. SESLHD is implementing the Child Safe Standards to make all of their services safer for children and young people, because child safety is everybody’s business.

What you’ll be doing:

• To provide high quality care and education to the children enrolled at Lorikeet Early Learning Centre to ensure families working within SESLHD are able to carry out their duties knowing their children are safe and secure.
• To work with the Director and other staff in all matters important to the care and education of the children and the smooth running of the service, ensuring that paramount consideration is given to the rights, wellbeing and safety of the children when making all decisions.
• To maintain practices in accordance with the National Quality Framework as well as all Lorikeet, SESLHD and NSW Health policies and procedures.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria:

• Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent ( as approved by ACECQA).
• Qualifications equivalent to HLTAID012 ( Provide first aid in an education and care setting ) (as approved by ACECQA - must cover Provide First Aid and emergency response to asthma and anaphylaxis).
• Experience working in an approved ECEC service with children 0-5 years.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting curriculum development and documenting children's learning and development.
• Sound, practical working knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Understanding of and commitment to providing a child safe environment.
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Lorrae Grant on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website