Early Childhood Educator

The **Children’s Hospital Child Care Centre **is looking for a full time **Diploma** or **Cert III** Educator to join our team.

We are also looking for **casual** staff. If you need flexibility but would still love to be part of our team and community, this is the place for you.

**Who We Are**:The Children’s Hospital Child Care Centre is a not-for-profit Early Childhood service situated on level 5 of the Perth Children’s Hospital Nedlands. Our unique service has an excellent reputation in providing high quality care for children of hospital employees and families including children with additional needs.

**What Makes Us Stand Out**:The Children’s Hospital Child Care Centre provides a fun, collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture in our centre where our Educators are respected and valued. We have high rates of staff retention and have a consistent pool of internal relief staff to support strong relationships with the children and strength for our teams. We do not upload photos or child routines into any online portals. We pride ourselves on quality documentation, relationships with our children and families and authentic handovers at the end of the day.

**What We Provide**:

- Well above award professional wages (currently more than 20% above).
- 6 weeks paid leave per year.
- Above ratio staffing.
- 2 weeks Christmas closure.
- Mentoring Opportunities from highly experienced leaders in our centre.
- Is a self-motivated, professional, passionate Educator.
- Has drive for continuous personal development.
- Can work collaboratively with all Educators.
- Has a strong level of communication skills.
- Is ready to have fun and find joy

**Essential Criteria**:

- Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
- Experience in a long day care setting.
- Hold a Diploma or Cert III in children‘s services.
- Hold a current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance.
- Fully vaccinated for Covid (still mandated for hospitals).
- A medical clearance will be required upon employment.

Anyone working in Early Childhood Education knows it is not just a turn up, clock in, clock out job. It is a profession that requires a commitment to developing relationships with the beautiful children we see every day, showing **compassion **to all we encounter. It requires a passion for **learning **and dedication to educating the children in our care. It is a job where we strive for **inclusion **for all and find a sense of **joy **in those special everyday interactions, we are lucky to experience. It is a profession where we reach for **excellence **for our children ourselves and our team.

Being an Early Childhood Educator is a profession to be proud of. If you would like to be rewarded for your passion and dedication, please apply.

If you would like to apply, please include:

- Resume.
- Cover Letter.
- Include 2 childcare related references.

**‘Beyond Childcare - Supporting Our Community to Thrive’**

**Compassion - Learning - Inclusion - Joy - Excellence**

**Salary**: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nedlands, WA 6009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person