Childcare Educator

About the roleThis role is part of our Friends Child Care Centre, reporting directly to the Director of Childcare. Friends Child Care Centre provides an exceptional early childhood program for children aged 6 months to school years in a beautiful home-like environment. We strive to provide quality early learning programs that foster children’s sense of wellbeing and personal confidence. Our Centre is rated as meeting all areas in the National Quality Standards Assessment. We have casual Childcare Educator Diploma and Cert III qualified opportunities available as part of the Friends Child Care team at St Vincent’s Lismore campus.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceOur BenefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:An increase in your take home pay through salary packaging with SmartSalary. Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment benefits each year, plus access to novated vehicle leasing, Smartrewards and many other optionsWages paid at 5% above the Award rateCPR and First Aid training costs covered3 free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP each yearDiscounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness PassportFree annual Flu vaccinationDiscounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health PlanDiscounted St Vincent’s Private Hospital admissions for you and your familyDelicious staff meals at a great priceFree onsite parkingOngoing performance feedback and supportYour skills & experienceA passion for innovative care and education of children;Highly motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills;Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children desirable;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of parents, carers and their children;A willingness to learn and be support by qualified educators.About usFriends Child Care is a community based, 39 place, not-for-profit Childcare Centre located on the campus grounds of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. We are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.How to applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.Please note the following points:* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au For more information about this role, contact our HR team at hr@svh.org.au AUD Lismore 2480

Childcare Educator

About the role

This role is part of our Friends Child Care Centre, reporting directly to the Director of Childcare. 

Friends Child Care Centre provides an exceptional early childhood program for children aged 6 months to school years in a beautiful home-like environment. We strive to provide quality early learning programs that foster children’s sense of wellbeing and personal confidence. Our Centre is rated as meeting all areas in the National Quality Standards Assessment. 

We have casual Childcare Educator Diploma and Cert III qualified opportunities available as part of the Friends Child Care team at St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Our Benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:

  • An increase in your take home pay through salary packaging with SmartSalary. Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment benefits each year, plus access to novated vehicle leasing, Smartrewards and many other options
  • Wages paid at 5% above the Award rate
  • CPR and First Aid training costs covered
  • 3 free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP each year
  • Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport
  • Free annual Flu vaccination
  • Discounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health Plan
  • Discounted St Vincent’s Private Hospital admissions for you and your family
  • Delicious staff meals at a great price
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing performance feedback and support

Your skills & experience

  • A passion for innovative care and education of children;
  • Highly motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills;
  • Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children desirable;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of parents, carers and their children;
  • A willingness to learn and be support by qualified educators.

About us

Friends Child Care is a community based, 39 place, not-for-profit Childcare Centre located on the campus grounds of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. We are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.

How to apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

Please note the following points:

* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.

* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au 

For more information about this role, contact our HR team at hr@svh.org.au