Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3

About this role

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Certificate III Early Childhood Educators to join our Early Education & Child Protection Team . We currently have part-time and full-time opportunities , with both temporary and permanent vacancies across our services. In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality education and care for children from birth to six years, supporting their wellbeing and learning every day. You’ll be hands-on, engaging with and supervising children, assisting with daily routines and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You’ll contribute to engaging, play-based educational programs tailored to each child’s interests and development, while working closely with families the team. What You’ll Do • Observe and document children’s learning, development and engagement in the centre program. • Contribute to planning and delivering play-based learning programs. • Build supportive and collaborative relationships with families and children. • Collaborate with colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development What You’ll Bring • Completed Certificate III in Education and Care. • Current First Aid qualification HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 • CPR Certification HLTAID009 • Evidence of Child Protection accreditation i.e. 'Identify and Respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT025' • NSW Working with Children Check. • National Foundations of Child Safety Training Certificate (Geccko) • Sound knowledge of the NQF, including EYLF, NQS and relevant legislation • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach Join our Team and Grow with Us! If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council! • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit! • Applicants will be contacted as opportunities arise. Previous applicants need not apply. • Hourly Rate: $35.80 gross per hour plus 12% superannuation. • Package: $70,742 gross p.a. (salary paid pro-rata for part time roles) plus 12% superannuation. The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Allowance will be applied to these roles in addition with Federal Government guidelines. • Hours of work: Part-time and full-time, temporary and permanent opportunities available. Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts between the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm to support the operational requirements of the centres. • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options. Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor, JChappell@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries. Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries. Click on the link to check out the Position Description Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.