Early Childhood Educator

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Child Care Worker Remuneration: $61,407.92 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ672593 Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah Applications Close: Sunday 2 August 2026 Interview Period Between: 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 Early Childhood Educator – St George Hospital, Kogarah Permanent Full-time Lorikeet Early Learning Centre is looking for an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma or Cert III) to join our team. If you think you can be a valuable member of our team, we’d love to hear from you. - NSW State Government employer - Above legal ratios / low staff turnover - Our Preschool Room has up to 25 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 2xECTs) - Our 2-3’s Room has up to 15 children with a team of 4 educators (incl. 1xECT) - Our Nursery has up to 15 children with a team of 5 educators - If you are newly qualified, continue to learn in a supportive environment from experienced qualified Educators - If you are an experienced Educator, work alongside other passionate Educators who are committed to quality improvement, high quality care and educational programs - Dedicated programming time - Regular team and whole staff meetings - Professional development opportunities - Study leave available if you are doing further ECEC studies. - Monthly ADOs - Well resourced service - Salary packaging available - Free confidential Counselling services for you and your family - Good working conditions and work/life balance Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital at Kogarah was established in 1990 by the NSW Government. It provides care and education to children of parents working within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), particularly at St George Hospital. We are an employer-sponsored, centre based service. This position is Monday to Friday, 8.5 hour shifts (shifts start between 6.30 and 9.45am) with monthly ADOs. SESLHD is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and young people. SESLHD is implementing the Child Safe Standards to make all of their services safer for children and young people, because child safety is everybody’s business. If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply online. Click the 'Apply' button to access the essential criteria and job description. You will need to address how you meet each of the criteria. Please phone or email the service for enquiries regarding the position, but not for submitting applications. Other Benefits: • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. • Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria * Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent ( as approved by ACECQA). * Qualifications equivalent to HLTAID012 ( Provide first aid in an education and care setting ) (as approved by ACECQA - must cover Provide First Aid and emergency response to asthma and anaphylaxis). * Experience working in an approved ECEC service with children 0-5 years. * Demonstrated experience in supporting curriculum development and documenting children's learning and development. * Sound, practical working knowledge of the National Quality Framework * Understanding of and commitment to providing a child safe environment. * Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lorrae Grant on Lorrae.Grant@health.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .