Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) – St Nicholas Lochinvar
Join our Purpose-Built Centre where you can thrive. St Nicholas Early Education partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop confidence and skills to flourish at home, in care, and in the wider community. We’re currently seeking a passionate Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our welcoming team at Lochinvar on a Temporary, Full-Time basis until 01 May 2026.
Advantages
- mnBenefits program: up to 10% off at top retailers
- Remuneration: $36.43 – $37.53 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + super
- Flexibility to balance work and personal commitments
- Paid industry‑leading training and career progression
- State‑of‑the‑art, purpose‑built centres powered by 100% green energy
- Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer‑funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits
- Fitness Passport (T&C; apply), EAP, and flu injections
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part‑time employees
- $1 000 staff referral bonus ($1 500 for eligible positions)
Experience / Criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a child care educator with an early childhood service
- Demonstrated understanding of National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), child protection and mandatory reporting, workplace health and safety issues
Qualifications
- Diploma in Children’s Services as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
- Working with Children Check verification number
- CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk or CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk or willing to obtain
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and asthma management training (Desirable)
- Food handler basics training (Desirable)
If you genuinely share our passion for childhood education, we would love to hear from you!
Application
Applications will only be considered if submitted through our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Safeguarding and Diversity
The Diocese of Maitland‑Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. Employees must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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