Position 1: Centre Cook – 8-Month Maternity Leave Cover

We are looking for an experienced and organised Centre Cook to join our team for an 8-month maternity leave contract. This vital role ensures our children receive healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals every day. This position has an allocated car park on site.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines and Centre policies

Cater to a variety of dietary needs, allergies, and intolerances

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment, following all WHS and food safety standards

Manage stock control, ordering and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies

Maintain food safety records and complete daily kitchen checklists, prepare audit documentation

Essential Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a cook in an Early Childhood Service or 5+ years in a similar food handling/service role

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene practices and WHS legislation

Ability to independently manage all aspects of kitchen operations including menu planning

Mandatory Requirements:

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – HLTSS00061 or equivalent

Food Safety and Handling Qualifications

Valid Working with Children Check

Full Australian working rights

Position 2: Casual Educator – Minimum 2 Days/Week

We are also seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Educators to join our friendly team, working a minimum of two days per week. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and committed to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Support children’s development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment

Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families

Engage in meaningful play-based learning and contribute to educational programming

Ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards and Centre policies

Work collaboratively with other educators and team members

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent (approved qualification)

Sound knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation

Experience working in a team and independently

Understanding of child safety, health, and welfare responsibilities

Mandatory Requirements:

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates (or willingness to obtain)

Current Working with Children Check

Current Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training (RAN-EC)

Food safety, manual handling and sleep safe training

Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

Supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children’s wellbeing and development

Well-resourced Centre with a strong reputation in the community

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter indicating which role you are applying for (Centre Cook, Casual Educator, or both). We look forward to welcoming the right people to our team!