Early Childhood Educator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Child Care Worker

Remuneration: $56, $64,260.00 Per Annum Plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID: REQ601636

Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Applications Close Date: Monday 15th September, 2025

What You'll Be Doing:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

• To provide high quality care and education to the children enrolled at Lorikeet Early Learning Centre to ensure families working within SESLHD are able to carry out their duties knowing their children are well cared for.
• To work with the Director and other staff in all matters important to the care and education of the children and the smooth running of the Centre.
• To maintain practices in accordance with the National Quality Framework as well as all Lorikeet and SESLHD policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full-Time employees only)
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent ( as approved by ACECQA).
2. Qualifications equivalent to HLTAID012 ( Provide first aid in an education and care setting ) (as approved by ACECQA - must cover Provide First Aid and emergency response to asthma and anaphylaxis).
3. Ambition to provide excellent education and care to children 0-5 years
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs for children 0-5 years
5. Sound, practical working knowledge of the National Quality Framework
6. Demonstrated confident and motivated personality with a good level of maturity, initiative and flexibility
7. Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families.

Need More Information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lorrae Grant on

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information For Applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.