SDN Children's Services – Marrickville NSW
The SDN Marrickville center is seeking an experienced Diploma qualified Senior Educator, responsible for 3 -5 years old room. The role requires passion for high-quality early childhood education and care to children and to plan and support the implementation of an approved learning framework.
About The Role
This will include:
Build robust, respectful partnerships with children, families, and stakeholders, promoting engagement and participation
Drive observation, documentation, and reflective practices to enhance children's learning outcomes
Create safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environments that support all areas of child development
Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and child safety standards, maintaining a strong child-safe culture
Support daily operations, routines, and wellbeing practices, including guiding children's care and development needs
Model professionalism, positive behaviours, and strong working relationships across the service
Mentor and support educators while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
Lead the delivery, planning, and evaluation of high-quality early learning programs aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standards
About You
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
Working with Children Check (NSW)
Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs




Current Senior First Aid Certificate
Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in a similar role
Understanding of Child Protection legislation and holds an approved and current Child Protection Training qualification
What is on offer
Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal / carer's leave
Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
Employee Assistance Program
Other benefits can be seen here:
What is it like to work with us?
SDN Marrickville is a 57-place centre in the heart of Sydney's inner west, offering early childhood education and childcare from birth to school age. This centre has been caring for children for more than 80 years and during this time has developed strong, reciprocal, respectful and interactive relationships with our community.
The extensive outdoor environment supports our philosophy of children engaging in authentic, play-based learning opportunities.



The long-standing team act as mentors for new team members, celebrate individual strengths and capabilities, and value diversity and contributions—creating a positive work-life balance.
If you are passionate about working together to create better outcomes for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you!
About SDN
SDN Children's Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.
Our purpose is to promote and enhance children's wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.
You can find out more about us on the SDN website.
SDN Children's Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).
SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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📌 Senior Educator - Sdn Marrickville (New South Wales)
🏢 SDN Children's Services
📍 New South Wales