Early Childhood Educator

**Shape little minds, build big futures — join our caring team today**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Child Care Worker
**Remuneration**: $56,775.50 - $64,260.00
**Hours Per Week**: 32
**Requisition ID**: REQ589088
**Closing Date: Thursday 7th August**

**Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land | Possum Place**

**Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.**

**About the role**:

- Possum Place Child Care Centre is an Exceeding service providing care for families employed by HNELHD
- Teamwork and communication are critical to our culture as we work towards best outcomes for every child.
- Engaging with children in interactions at activities and groups.
- Providing support to assist children develop functional play skills and learning.
- Active supervision of all children in all spaces.
- Attending to routine tasks such as cleaning, cooking with children, developing portfolios of children’s learning.

Participating in meetings to develop curriculums, critically reflect and implement

**About You**:

- Initiative in providing an interactive curriculum is required.
- An ability to work with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across teams is a critical capability

Teamwork is essential to maintain the high quality of the service and the best outcomes for children.

**Requirements**:
Completion of Diploma of Children's Services; Associate Diploma Social Studies (Child Care); Certificate Child Care Studies; Child Care Certificate; Certificate III - Child Studies; or other recognised relevant qualification in similar educational and child related disciplines eg. primary teaching, psychology, social welfare which are inclusive of child development and communication or working towards any of these qualifications.

Current NSW Department of Education and Communities approved child protection and first aid qualifications.

**Benefits**:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

**An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.**

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**Information for Applicants**:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

**_Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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