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Early Childhood Educators (Brand New Centre) - Forster
Posted: 10/11/2025
Closing Date: 10/12/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Nicholas Early Education is seeking passionate, dedicated, and experienced educators to join our team at our
brand new centre in Forster, 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
permanentfull- time
basis, located at our Forstercentre.
The Benefits
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:
mnBenefits program:
Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
Remuneration:
Highly competitive salary+ 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:
Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
Fitness Passport (T&C's Apply) ,EAP andflu injections
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
Job Description
The Roles
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
permanentfull- time
basis, located at our new Forstercentre.
You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Demonstrated understanding of:
National Quality Framework (NQF);
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting;
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
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you
APPLY
now.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: 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 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 background.
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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