Early Childhood Educators (Brand New Centre) - Kotara South
Posted: 25/05/2026, Closing Date: 24/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Nicholas Early Education is looking for passionate, dedicated, and experienced educators to join our team at our brand new centre in Kotara South, NSW. We are looking for Certificate III and Diploma qualified educators to make a difference in our community. We are also looking for Room Leaders as part of the leadership team. These roles are being offered on a permanent full‐time basis, located at our Kotara South centre.
Benefits
* mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
* Remuneration: $*****– $***** per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
* Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
* Growth: Paid sector‐leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
* Facilities: State of the Art, purpose‐built centres powered by 100% green energy
* Additional Benefits:
o Employer‐funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including Fitness Passport (T&C's Apply), EAP and flu injections
o 50% off childcare fees for all full‐ and part‐time employees
o $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
Job Description
St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities. We are currently seeking Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III, Diploma and Room Leaders) to join our brand new purpose‐built centre. These roles are being offered on a permanent full‐time basis, located at our new Kotara South centre.
You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
Experience / Criteria
* Demonstrated understanding of National Quality Framework (NQF)
* Demonstrated understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
* Demonstrated understanding of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
* Demonstrated understanding of Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices
Qualifications
* An approved Certificate III or Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
* Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
* Working with Children Check verification number
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland‐Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero‐tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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