Job Description

Connect Children and Families – Hazelbrook NSW

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Diploma Educator - Possum Early Childhood Centre

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Full-Time | 38 hours per week Location: Hazelbrook, NSW

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Are you a Diploma-qualified educator who is passionate about creating rich, responsive learning experiences for preschool-aged children? At Possum Early Childhood Centre, you'll help children aged 3-5 years build the confidence, curiosity and foundations they need for lifelong learning.

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About Possum ECC

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Possum ECC is part of Connect Children and Families and now specialises exclusively in education and care for children aged 3-5 years. Children may transition to Possum ECC from Connect's Hazelwood ECC, which supports children from 6 weeks to 3 years.

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Our practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including:

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- Circle of Security - Classroom
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- The Family Partnership Model
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Through reflective practice and practitioner research, our team continues to develop a distinctive pedagogy that supports children's learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

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What We Offer

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- Competitive salary: Be recognised with above-award pay, including ECEC Worker Retention payments.
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- Qualified growth: Access ongoing professional development, leadership opportunities and involvement in practitioner research.
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- Paid meetings: Be paid for your contribution to team meetings and collaborative planning.
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- Wellbeing benefits:



Enjoy additional wellbeing leave and generous salary sacrificing options through our not-for-profit status.
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- Supportive culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team working in purpose-designed spaces created for children.
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About You

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We'd love to hear from educators who:

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- Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
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- Have current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
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- Hold a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
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- Are passionate about working with children aged 3-5 years.
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- Understand the developmental needs, strengths and interests of preschool-aged children.
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- Are committed to respectful, responsive and relationship-based practice.
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- Enjoy working collaboratively and communicating openly with colleagues, children and families.
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- Are motivated to grow professionally and engage in reflective practice.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged 3-5 years.
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- Work collaboratively to plan, document and implement programs that support each child's learning and development.
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- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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- Contribute to reflective practice, team collaboration and ongoing professional learning.
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📌 Early Childhood Educator - Diploma (Hazelbrook)
🏢 Connect Children and Families
📍 Hazelbrook