About the roleThis role is part of our Friends Child Care Centre, reporting directly to the Director of Childcare. In this role you will support and lead children’s learning and development, including designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices, including following and implementing an approved learning framework.Friends Child Care is a community based, 39 place not- for-profit Childcare Centre, located on the grounds of St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore. Operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lismore. Our centre provides an exceptional early childhood program for children aged 6 months to school aged in a beautiful homelike environment. We are committed to providing a quality early learning program that fosters children’s sense of wellbeing and personal confidence. Our centre is rated as meeting all areas in the National Quality Standards Assessment. Friends Child Care is seeking to fill the following permanent (38 hours / week) position: Childcare Educator – DiplomaTo be successful, applicants will need to possess the following:Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareProven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with a diverse range of parents, carers and their childrenCurrent First Aid and Anaphylaxis training certificateYou must have completed the child protection training - CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at riskCurrent Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Criminal History Check (NCHC)Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children would be highly regardedA demonstrated passion for innovative care and educationOur benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:This position attracts funding via the Early Childhood Education and Care; Worker Retention Grant, increasing your take home paySalary Packing over 17k with no employer withholdingHealth & wellbeing support with Access EAP, Fitness Passport & free Flu vaccinationsAccess to private health corporate plansSkilled leaders and supportive teamsSubsidised meals Free onsite staff parkingOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackAbout usFriends Childcare WebsiteTo apply For further information contact Director of Childcare – Praj King: 02 6627 9338A current Australian Driver’s License is essential.We are committed to safeguarding practices, including the ongoing protection and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Criminal History and Prohibited Persons checks. AUDEast Lismore2480