Exp Cert III OR Diploma – Full time

Hamilton Child Care Centre; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% above Award rates

Paid lunch breaks

Uniform provided

Career development support

Mentorship from leadership

Annual recognition events

Work-life balance respected

Job summary

Hamilton Early Learning Centre in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certificate III or Diploma Educator to join our full-time team from February 2027. We are a not-for-profit, Child Safe Organisation with inclusive practice and a focus on outdoor nature pedagogy.

Provide high-quality care for children aged 0–5, uphold Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting, EYLF v2 and NQS, and engage families and local community; we offer above-award pay, paid lunch, uniforms,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting responsibilities.
• Experience in the early learning sector preferred.
• Understanding of EYLF v2 and NQS.
• Strong communication with children, families and staff.

Skills

Child Safety knowledge

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Hamilton Early Learning Centre - Hamilton NSW

Nestled in the heart of Hamilton for almost 40 years, Hamilton Early Learning Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. We are a not for profit, community based long day setting catering for up to 44 children. Our beautiful centre is a unique educational space where older and younger children aged 0 to 5 learn and play together as an inclusive community.Relationships are at the core of our practice, built on respect and value for each individual.

Much of our day is spent in our nature-inspired outdoor environment, rich in natural resources and risk-based provocations that encourage open learning through play. Our arts based program in the studio enriches the many opportunities afforded to the children each day through exploration, experimentation and their engagement with many art mediums.

We are a well-known and highly regarded service within early learning settings in Newcastle and more broadly within the community. We are seeking to invite a dedicated and experienced Certificate III or Diploma Educator to work with us Full-time, starting in February 2027.

WHAT WE OFFER:

10% above Award rates, WRP and above ratio staffing.

Paid lunch breaks and uniform provided.

We encourage the individuality of each educator within our learning community.

We place value on opportunities for career growth and seek to support your professional development.

Individualised professional development provided to support your learning goals attached to your PD plan, and valuable onsite team training paid for by the service.

Mentorship from an experienced leadership team.

Inspired natural indoor and outdoor learning environments that support open ended possibilities for children and educators.

Supportive management who respects the importance of a work life balance for the individual, acknowledging each educator as creative, responsible and capable.

Annual Recognition and Awards dinner.

Guaranteed Christmas off with a close down period of 2.5 weeks.

If you are passionate about your work and want to find a team of like-minded people, this is the place for you.

Required

Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards, Child Safe Environments and your responsibilities in relation to Mandatory Reporting/Reportable Conduct.

Flexible, reliable, trustworthy, adaptive, and forward thinking.

Committed to continuous reflection and improvement as an individual and within a collaborative team.

Knowledgeable with both the EYLF v2 and NQS.

Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Inspiration from your work and engagement with the staff team, children and families.

Commitment to creating strong connections to work closely within a dynamic and diverse team of dedicated educators.

Commitment to creating strong connections with our families, local community, and local indigenous communities.

At least 3 years’ experience working in the early learning sector.

Understanding of the importance of risk based play for children.

Interest in outdoor nature pedagogy and sustainable practices.

Experience with Floor books and individual portfolio production.

Understanding of Malaguzzi's '100 Languages' and Reggio inspired practice.

Interest to investigate ways to provide an innovative, inquiry and research-based approach to planning.

Hamilton Early Learning Centre is an EEO employer.