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Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III) - St Nicholas Muswellbrook
Posted: 07/05/2025
Closing Date: 07/06/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Muswellbrook
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
* mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
* Remuneration: Above Award rate of pay and paid overtime
* Flexibility: Support to balance work and personal commitments through flexible arrangements
* Growth: Paid industry-leading training and career progression within the organization through various learning and development pathways
* Facilities: State-of-the-art, purpose-built centers powered by 100% green energy
* Additional Benefits: Three days of additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, and corporate benefits including:
* Fitness Passport (T&Cs apply), EAP, and flu injections
* 50% off childcare fees for all full- and part-time employees
* $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
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) to join our well-established service at Muswellbrook on a permanent full-time basis.
You will have the opportunity to grow in your role and progress within the organization through various learning and development pathways.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience/Criteria
* Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF)
* Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
* Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
* Workplace Health and Safety practices
Qualifications
* An approved Certificate III qualification for education and care services, compliant with national law and regulations
* Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management training
* Working with Children Check verification number
If you are passionate about Childhood Education, we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
Applications must be submitted through our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons, complying with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All employees must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and the Code of Conduct, including undergoing a National Police Check and maintaining a valid NSW Working with Children Check as required by law.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from these communities.
We also encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to support our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
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