Educator

Busy Bees; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Laundry allowance

Gap-fee discounts

Learning & development

EAP access

Career progression

Job summary

Busy Bees Salt Ash is seeking a passionate Educator to join our team at Salt Ash, NSW, on a full-time basis. You will support the delivery of high-quality education and care, helping create a nurturing environment where children thrive.

You’ll implement play-based learning aligned with EYLF, maintain safety and inclusivity, and build strong relationships with children and families. The role offers opportunities for growth within a global early learning provider.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working with Children Check for NSW.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Assist in providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Support daily routines, activities and supervision of children.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Educator (Full-Time) | $30.97 – $38.14 per hour | Salt Ash, NSW

Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.

Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our team at Busy Bees at Salt Ash, located at 2634 Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash NSW 2318, on a full-time basis. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality education and care, helping to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children thrive.

What you’ll do

• Supporting the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assisting in providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and supervision of children
• Contributing to maintaining high standards aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS)

What you’ll bring

• A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check for NSW
• Experience working as an Educator within Australia is highly regarded
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach

Why Busy Bees?

Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality. Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours. Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too. Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways. Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands‑on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration. Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles. Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most. Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre‑employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well‑being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem‑solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply, and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.