We are currently seeking a Kitchen Hand to join the team at our beautiful, purpose-built Early Childhood service in Charmhaven, NSW!

As a Kitchen Hand (Support Worker), you’ll wear many hats — rolling up your sleeves and bringing a positive, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude to support our Laundry, Kitchen, and Housekeeping functions, with allocated days or times dedicated to each area.

You’ll assist with basic food preparation, laundry, cleaning and maintenance, and help manage supplies across classrooms and shared facilities. In everything you do, you'll follow Rise’s policies and procedures and uphold the highest standards of health and hygiene.

If you’re seeking a meaningful, hands-on role with a supportive team, it would be great to connect with you!

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• A clear and effective communicator
• Positive, inclusive, and brings great energy to work each day
• Previous Kitchen Hand experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Confident working independently, under supervision, and within a team
• Motivated to foster strong, professional relationships with colleagues, families, and children (while not working directly with children).

Essential Criteria:

• A valid NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• Availability for permanent part-time work, 4 hours per day (10am–2pm), Monday to Friday
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• Willingness to complete Child Protection training at commencement and other mandatory training as required by Rise Group or the Senior Leadership Team.

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning Charmhaven is a privately owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care service, proudly catering to children from birth to six years. Drawing on our personal and professional experience, we’ve created a warm, inclusive environment where children, families, and Educators can build meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community. We are also deeply committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of every child entrusted to our care.

If you're seeking stability, an experienced team, and a service that’s genuinely committed to delivering high-quality early education, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Our Rise Family?

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. Tell us what makes you uniquely suited to this role and why you’re the right fit for our Charmhaven team.

Note: Multiple opportunities are currently available and we are open to considering all suitable and qualified applicants. Sponsorship is not available at this time. Thank you for your understanding!