Join our friendly team at our Children First- Blacktown Road Children’s centre! The centre has its own unique community spirit, is led by an experienced and committed Centre Manager, supported by a General Executive Manager and team of educators.

About Children First

Children First is a not-for-profit organisation that provides preschool, long day care, before and after school care, and vacation care services in the Blacktown area. It operates out of six sites and approximately 700 children attend these services in any week. In addition to providing childcare services from its own centres, Children First, which is a service of Growing Potential Ltd., is funded to operate family support services to centres, families and children across Western Sydney.

We are committed to being an organisation that recognises, respects and promotes children’s rights and safety. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check and completion of mandatory Child Safe Training

About the role

Casual Certificate III Educator

As a Casual Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III), you will work closely with children, families, and fellow educators to provide high-quality education and care. You will contribute to a positive learning environment, support children's development and wellbeing, and assist with implementing engaging educational programs.

This is a casual position, with shifts offered based on the operational needs of the service. Flexibility and availability to work across different rooms and age groups will be highly regarded.

You will be offered a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team setting.

Commencing ASAP, you will be offered a competitive rate with generous benefits including:

- salary packaging, claim $15,900 p.a. tax-free plus $2,650 towards meals and entertainment.

- discount on childcare fees if your child attends a Children First service

- paid lunch breaks

- family friendly and supportive work environment





- Free counselling through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Requirements

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

- Minimum 2 years' experience preferred

- Current First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training

- Current Working with Children Check (Paid Employment) or willingness to obtain

- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check through our approved provider if successful

- Completion of Mandatory Child Safe Training

- Completion of Child Protection Training

- Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including the Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Standard (NQS), and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Ability to build warm, responsive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

- Positive, friendly, and professional attitude

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

- Commitment to providing high-quality education and care while promoting children's safety, wellbeing, and rights at all times.

If you believe you meet the above key requirements and want to work for a not-for-profit organisation that support and grow the potential of children, families and communities, then we would love to hear from you!

We are committed to being an organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes.
children’s rights and safety. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Children First values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability.

Enquiries

For confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact ••••@childrenfirst.asn.au

Application Process

Please apply by selecting the ‘apply’ button and uploading a copy of your cover letter and resume.

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III (Blacktown)
🏢 Growing Potential
📍 Blacktown