Job Description

Diploma Trained Educator for Maternity Leave Position

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Diploma Trained Educator for maternity leave position – Community Based Preschool (Concord Area)

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Location: Concord, NSW
n Position: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
n Salary: Above Award, based on qualifications and experience

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About Us

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We are a 40 place community-based preschool located in the Concord area, dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care in a warm, inclusive, and family-focused environment. Our preschool values strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider community, creating meaningful learning experiences that support every child's development and wellbeing.

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About the Role

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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to join our welcoming team to cover a 12 month maternity leave position starting in term 4 of 2026. Working alongside a dedicated group of early childhood professionals, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an engaging educational program that supports children's learning and development.

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Key Responsibilities

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Foster positive and respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the wider community.

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Implement high-quality educational programs in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

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Observe, document, and assess children's learning and development.

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Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

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Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

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Collaborate effectively with the educational team to achieve quality outcomes.

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Contribute to maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, and service policies and procedures.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).

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Demonstrated experience working in a preschool or early childhood education setting.

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Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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Strong organisational and documentation skills.

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Child Safety Requirements

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Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant will be required to:

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Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and child protection practices.

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Understand and comply with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the service's Child Secure Environment Policy.

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Report concerns regarding child wellbeing in accordance with relevant legislation and service procedures.

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Participate in child protection training and ongoing professional development.

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Support a culture where children feel safe, respected, heard, and valued.

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Mandatory Clearances and Certifications

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Applicants must hold and maintain:

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A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).

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Current Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012), or willingness to obtain.

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Current Child Protection Training recognised by the NSW Department of Education.

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Child safety training

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What We Offer

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Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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Well-resourced community-based preschool.

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Opportunities to contribute to continuous quality improvement.

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Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds. Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, Working With Children Check verification, and all required clearances.

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