Early Childhood Educators

2 weeks ago

Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia St Nicholas Early Education Full time

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

Early Childhood Educators (Diploma) - Raymond Terrace

Posted: 29/07/2025

Closing Date: 29/08/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Raymond Terrace

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Join a Purpose-Built Centre Where You Can Thrive

St Nicholas Early Education partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the confidence and skills to flourish at home, in care, and in the wider community.

We're currently seeking a passionate Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our welcoming team at Raymond Terraceon a Temporary,Full-Time basis until 21 August 2026.

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:Above Award rate of pay andpaid overtime
  • Flexibility:You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
  • Growth: Paid Industry-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: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, 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)
Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working as Child Care Educator with an early childhood service
  • Demonstrated understanding of:
    • National Quality Framework (NQF)
    • Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
    • Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
    • Workplace Health and Safety issues

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma in Children's Services as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
  • Working with Children Check verification number
  • CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk or CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk or willing to obtain
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable)

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from youAPPLYnow.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

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.

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