Childcare Educator

About the role

This role is part of our Friends Child Care Centre, reporting directly to the Director of Childcare.

Friends Child Care Centre provides an exceptional early childhood program for children aged 6 months to school years in a supportive, secure and positive environment. We strive to provide quality early learning programs that foster children’s sense of wellbeing and personal confidence. Our Centre is rated as meeting all areas in the National Quality Standards Assessment – we are committed and dedicated to child safety and welfare by empowering children, engaging with families and ensuring all employees understand that child safety and wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility.

We have casual Childcare Educator Diploma and Cert III qualified opportunities available as part of the Friends Child Care team at St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

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Our Benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:

• An increase in your take home pay through salary packaging with SmartSalary. Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment benefits each year, plus access to novated vehicle leasing, Smartrewards and many other options
• CPR and First Aid training costs covered
• Free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP each year
• Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport
• Free annual Flu vaccination
• Discounted St Vincent’s Private Hospital admissions for you and your family
• Delicious staff meals at a great price
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing performance feedback and support

Your skills & experience

• A passion for innovative care and education of children;
• Highly motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills;
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of parents, carers and their children;
• A willingness to learn and be support by qualified educators.

About us

Friends Child Care is a community based, 39 place, not-for-profit Childcare Centre located on the campus grounds of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. We are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.

Our Centre maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse and is committed to the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing. We implement a rigorous recruitment and screening process to ensure all educators and staff are suitable to work with children. Our practices are guided by the Child Safe Standards, ensuring our Centre remains a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every child.

How to apply

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

Applicants must have:

The right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

National Criminal History Check (NCHC) (under 3 months since issue date)

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations.

For more information about this role, including a summary of Category A Vaccination requirements; contact our People & Culture team at [email protected]

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.