Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) - Forster

St Nicholas Early Education; Forster; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Remuneration: $32.47 - $36.57 per hour

Flexibility in scheduling

Career progression & training

Green energy facilities

Parental leave (employer-funded)

Salary packaging

Staff referral bonuses

$1,000 staff referral bonus

Job summary

St Nicholas Early Education invites applications for Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) at our brand-new Forster service. This permanent role offers flexibility as full-time or part-time, with opportunities to grow within a supportive learning environment.

You’ll join a system powered by green energy and contribute to high-quality early learning. We provide sector-leading training, generous benefits, and parental leave support while promoting work-life balance and career

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development stages across domains.
• Ability to engage children with age-appropriate activities.
• Understanding of health, hygiene and nutrition in childcare.
• Clear communication with children, families and staff.
• Interest in additional needs and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Capability to meet physical requirements of the setting.

Skills

Development knowledge

Engage children through activities

Health, hygiene, nutrition knowledge

Effective communication with families

Experience with diverse needs / Behavi

Ongoing professional development

Physical ability for early childhood

Education

Certificate III or Diploma

First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma training

Working with Children Check

Job description

If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internal Careers Portal .

Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) - Forster

Posted: 25/09/2026

Closing Date: 25/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $32.47 - $36.57per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
• Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art,purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply) ,EAP and flu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities. We are currently seeking Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma)to join our BRAND NEW service at Forsteron aPermanent, Full-Time or Part-Time basis.

You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of children
• The capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of development
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and the nutrition needs of children
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff
• Experience in / or interest in additional needs / challenging behaviours
• A commitment to your own ongoing professional development in early childhood
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements involved within an early childhood setting

Demonstrated understanding of:

• National Quality Framework (NQF);
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
• Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• An approved Certificate III or Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Working with Children Check verification number

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.