Early Childhood Educator

About the roleWe currently have 2 x casual Early Childhood Educator positions available at our Friends Childcare Centre, St Vincent’s Lismore (SVL).Reporting to the centre Director, your role will be providing heartfelt education and care to every little person attending our wonderfully small (39-place) and home-like centre, including:Empowering families to be partners in the early childhood journey.Fostering social interaction skills, emotional and behavioural regulation, and the development of core self-help skills like toilet training and independent food management.Providing opportunities for children to reach their full potential in a fun, caring and educational content setting.Helping to prepare children to transition from early education to school.Implementing and adhering to the policies, procedures and practices of our centre and broader SVL organisation.Our benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:Above award pay rates, on-the-job training, and career progression opportunitiesHealth & wellbeing support with AccessEAP, Fitness Passport & free Flu vaccinationsAccess to private health corporate plansSkilled leaders and supportive teamsSubsidised meals and coffee shop discountsFree onsite staff parkingOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackYour skills & experienceCertificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or studying towards;A passion for innovative care and education of children;Experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children desirable but not essential;Great 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 usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in 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. At St Vincent’s Lismore 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.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 what you are looking for and why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.For more information about Friends Childcare Centre, go to: https://fcc.org.au/  For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to: http://www.svh.org.au   For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team on (02) 6627 9543 or email hr@svh.org.au  * Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.* 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. AUD Lismore 2480

Early Childhood Educator

  • Above award rates and flexible work options
  • Great benefits, friendly people, and skilled managers
  • Opportunity to be part of a culture of excellence

About the role

We currently have 2 x casual Early Childhood Educator positions available at our Friends Childcare Centre, St Vincent’s Lismore (SVL).

Reporting to the centre Director, your role will be providing heartfelt education and care to every little person attending our wonderfully small (39-place) and home-like centre, including:

  • Empowering families to be partners in the early childhood journey.
  • Fostering social interaction skills, emotional and behavioural regulation, and the development of core self-help skills like toilet training and independent food management.
  • Providing opportunities for children to reach their full potential in a fun, caring and educational content setting.
  • Helping to prepare children to transition from early education to school.
  • Implementing and adhering to the policies, procedures and practices of our centre and broader SVL organisation.

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:

  • Above award pay rates, on-the-job training, and career progression opportunities
  • Health & wellbeing support with AccessEAP, Fitness Passport & free Flu vaccinations
  • Access to private health corporate plans
  • Skilled leaders and supportive teams
  • Subsidised meals and coffee shop discounts
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Ongoing formal and informal performance feedback

Your skills & experience

  • Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or studying towards;
  • A passion for innovative care and education of children;
  • Experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children desirable but not essential;
  • Great 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

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in 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. At St Vincent’s Lismore 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.

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 what you are looking for and why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

For more information about Friends Childcare Centre, go to: https://fcc.org.au/  

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

For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team on (02) 6627 9543 or email hr@svh.org.au  

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

* 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.