Educator

23 hours ago

Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Early Childhood Educator – Busy Bees at Heritage Parc (Rutherford, NSW)

Salary: $28.98–$34.83 per hour | Role: Full-time (Permanent & Casual opportunities)

Join our Hive at Busy Bees at Heritage Parc

We're a beautiful, 94-place service in the heart of Heritage Parc on Grand Parade. Our approach centres on respectful relationships, discovery and exploration—creating nurturing, engaging learning environments for every child.

The opportunity

As an Early Childhood Educator, you'll:

  • Create warm, inclusive spaces that support each child's wellbeing and belonging
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate, play-based programs aligned to learning outcomes
  • Observe, assess and document children's progress
  • Build strong, respectful partnerships with families and colleagues
  • Ensure high-quality care, safety and compliance every day

Why you'll love Busy Bees

  • Above-award hourly rates and genuine work–life balance
  • 10% ECEC Retention Payment recognising your dedication
  • Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation
  • Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff
  • Growth with a global leader—Busy Bees training platform & leadership pathways
  • Supportive, inclusive team and caring management
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Global Talent Exchange Program and national networking opportunities
  • Flexible hours available for Casual Educators

What you'll bring

Essential Qualifications

  • Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  • Current Working With Children Check (NSW) or ability to obtain
  • First Aid (including asthma & anaphylaxis)

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
  • Understanding of developmental milestones across age groups
  • Ability to design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative team player; adaptable and proactive

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Understanding of National Quality Standards and assessment processes
  • Cultural responsiveness and family-centred practice
  • Confidence using digital tools to document learning
  • Previous experience as an Educator/Assistant Educator/Childcare Assistant

If you're not an exact match—we still encourage you to apply

Apply now

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Have a Bee-autiful day

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.

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