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Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III or Diploma) - Newcastle West
Posted: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 08/08/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Newcastle West
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:
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Remuneration:
$*****- $*****per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
Flexibility:
You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
Growth:
Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
Facilities:
State of the Art,purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
Additional Benefits:
Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply) ,EAP and flu injections
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities.



We are currently seeking
an
Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III or Diploma)
to join our well-established service at
Newcastle West
on a
Permanent Full time
basis.
You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Demonstrated understanding of:
National Quality Framework (NQF);
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting;
Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
An approved Certificate III or Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
Working with Children Check verification number
Additional Information
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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