🌿 Join Our Warm, Community-Focused Team at Gingerbread House Occasional Care Centre!

About Us
Gingerbread House Occasional Care Centre, proudly managed by Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NRCS), is a community-based, not-for-profit service under new management. We are passionate about providing high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care, advocating for children, families, and our local community.

Conveniently located near Lismore Base Hospital, our newly renovated centre offers a bright and welcoming environment with capacity for 43 children on both permanent and casual placements.

About the Role
We’re looking for a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator or ECT to join our friendly team, working with our delightful preschool group (3–5 years).

This can be a fulltime or part-time position 4-5 days per week (negotiable), with some flexibility in days and hours.

Award: Children’s Services Award 2010, Level 3.4 (Diploma) or Educational Teachers Award

Pay rate: Diploma $34.83 per hour (above award!) + ECEC Worker retention payment (WRP) of $3.17 per hour or ECT Award rates dependent on experience + 10% above award + ECEC WRP

What You’ll Enjoy
✨ Above-award wages
✨ Discounted childcare within our service
✨ Flexibility to support your work–life balance
✨ Ongoing guidance from our experienced Centre Director and NRCS support team
✨ Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program

What We’re Looking For
You’re an educator who brings warmth, creativity, and a genuine love for supporting children’s growth and development. You value connection — with children, families, and your colleagues — and take pride in creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates

Working with Children Check

Child Protection Certificate

Two professional referees

Previous experience working with 3–5 year olds

Essential Qualities:

A caring, positive, and professional approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Solid knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

A commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality education and care

Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]
📞 Or call Jennifer on (02) 6622 1130 for a friendly chat and more information.

🧡 Our Commitment to Child Safety

We are a child safe service. NRCS upholds the rights of all children and young people and is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment. We take the Child Safe Standards seriously, with strong policies and practices to ensure the wellbeing of every child in our care.