Certificate III or Diploma Educator

About Thrive

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision 'Being committed to children's futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'.

We currently have 12 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

Benefits of joining Thrive:

• Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
• Discounted childcare fees – up to 90% off gap
• A focus on career development progression
• Paid professional development
• Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP's
• Be rewarded with Hero Points and access discounts/cashback from 1000's of retailers
• Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the centre
• Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
• Diverse team of educators
• Open communication between leadership and team members

About The Centre

Thrive Mount Druitt, located in Western Sydney is our purpose-built centre licensed to cater for up to 75 children per day.

The leadership team values the importance of a healthy work/life balance which is shown through their effective teamwork in sharing responsibilities.

The team in Mount Druitt have on going support from their Centre Leader, Assistant Centre Leader, and Educational Leader who provide adequate programming time and encourage all educators to contribute.

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged

About The Role

We are looking for an early childhood educator with a completed Diploma or Certificate III qualification to join the team in a full time capacity.

There is also an opportunity for a diploma qualified educator to work part time (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday).

We are looking for a professional with experience in programming and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Have sound knowledge of and demonstrate high-quality practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Work in positive collaboration with all members of the team.
• Maintain effective communication with parents/carers.
• Actively contribute to the educational program through conversations, observations, and documentation.

The successful candidate will have:

• A completed Diploma or Certificate III qualification
• A current NSW Working With Children's Check
• Sound and practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)

How to apply

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to join a supportive team, please click 'apply now' to submit your application.

For enquiries, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on

At Thrive Early Learning, we are committed to being a child-safe organisation, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. Every employee plays an important role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. All candidates will undergo thorough background checks, including a Working with Children Check (WWCC), and must comply with our child protection policies to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Druitt, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person