4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
We have an exciting opening at Kookaburra Kindy Chatswood!
We are on the hunt for a Cert III or Diploma qualified Room Leader to work in our beautiful infant room, which caters for a maximum of 10 children aged 6 months to 2 years old.
We're hoping to find someone that can work on a contract permanent-part time basis, 5 days per week.
The intital contract will be until 18th December ****, with a possibility of extending into an ongoing role.
If you're are an experienced educator with a true passion for early learning, then we would love to hear from you!
About our Centre:
Kookaburra Kindergarten Chatswood is a single service that is owned and operated by an Early Childhood Teacher.
Our doors first opened 36 years ago, and we have maintained a reputation for providing an exceptional play-based educational program across our four classrooms.
We have a wonderful community environment, our families get involved and we host loads of events, programs, and excursions.
Our best asset is our incredible, long-serving team of educators and teachers.
We are so proud of our educators, they are creative and think outside the box to provide compelling programs that scaffold and extend on the children's interests.
They are warm and caring to ensure that the children have a secure environment that will encourage the child's independence and confidence.
We are motivated, we love what we do, and the children thrive!
If you're looking for a centre that has a supportive and cohesive team and will assist you in reaching your professional goals, then you've found the right place.




The successful applicant will require:
An ACECQA recognised qualification
At least 2 years professional experience working with infants
Two professional referees (ECEC specific) including from your current/last work place
Legal ability to live and work in Australia
Working with Children Check, Child Safety Training and Child Protection Certificate
Commitment to child protection and child safety
First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis certificate
Thorough understanding of EYLF, NQS and NSW ECEC Law and Regs
Provide an enriching and stimulating environment and an educational program that meets the individual needs of children
Ability to produce high quality written documentation including individual observations, planning cycle and daily programming
Ability to create warm, trusting and open relationships with children, their families, community and team
Lead a team of educators to support the smooth running of the day
Job benefits and perks:
We provide above award wages plus the worker retention payment
Staff discount for child care services of 25% off the gap fee
Training and professional development opportunities
Encouraging and supportive team with opportunities to grow your career




The owner is a teacher with 44 years teaching and directing experience, and our Director has 19 years experience in the sector.
Our management team put children at the forefront of every decision and they are a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration to work with.
We're a single service so you wont be moved from centre to centre.
We are flexible and understanding and adapt to each other's needs
We have a great team, supportive, fun, passionate and cohesive
We reinvest profits back into the centre's facilities, resources and training
Our motivation is to provide quality care and education for the children, creating a vibrant community and ensuring a happy and fulfilled team.
We have beautiful facilities that include a large playground as well as a relaxing, light and airy private staff room.
Abundance of space and educational and learning resources that inspire and motivate our team to come up with exciting programming activities.
Onsite parking and a 10min walk to Chatswood's transport and business hub
Check out our website to see our beautiful centre, and find out more about our philosophy and programs!
Commitment to Child Safety:
Kookaburra Kindergarten Chatswood is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of each child, and protecting them against abuse, harm or neglect.
It is our paramount responsibility to put children's safety at the forefront of every decision.
It is therefore a requirement of our hiring process that candidates undergo a thorough vetting process.
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📌 Diploma Room Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Kookaburra Kindergarten Chatswood
📍 Sydney