Early Childhood Educator

3 weeks ago


NewcastleMaitland, 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 internal Careers Portal.

Early Childhood Educator (Trainee) - St Nicholas Medowie

Posted: 15/08/2025

Closing Date: 15/09/2025

Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Are you passionate about pursuing a career within Early Education and Care? Kick start your career now through a Certificate III Traineeship, no prior qualifications required

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

  • mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
  • 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 benefits including;
    • 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)

As a Trainee Early Childhood Educator at our Medowie centre, you will undertake a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care work-based Traineeship, and on the job, assist with the implementation of daily routines for the children and contribute to the development of programs which reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), play-based learning and the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interests of children.

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

Qualifications
  • To undertake the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care work-based Traineeship CHC30113
  • Working With Children Check verification number
  • Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories

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

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 backgrounds.

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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