SDN Children’s Services – Marrickville NSW

Are you a Certificate III qualified educator looking to work for an organisation that supports you to do what you love most – support children, families and fellow educators? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

SDN Marrickville is seeking an experienced, Certificate III qualified Educator to work as a float across all age groups and rooms. In this role, you will support educators throughout the centre to deliver SDN’s innovative, high quality and inclusive program for children, while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families.

About The Role

This role will include:

- Working flexibly as a float educator across all age groups and rooms
- Supporting educators with daily routines, learning experiences and transitions across the centre
- Creating a safe, engaging and stimulating learning environment.
- Supporting children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
- Assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s developmental needs
- Supporting routines that promote flexibility, trust, security, smooth transitions and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Building strong respectful relationships with children and families.

About You

- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with full working rights
- Relevant work experience in a similar role (minimum 6 -12months essential)
- Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
- Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Standards
- Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid qualification
- Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs.
- 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: Why work for SDN?

What is it like to work with us?

SDN Marrickville is an Exceeding-rated, 57-place early learning and preschool centre that has been part of the local community for more than 80 years. You’ll join a long-serving and supportive team who mentor new team members, celebrate individual strengths and are passionate about inclusive practice and meaningful partnerships with families.

With an extensive natural outdoor setting, the centre supports authentic, play-based learning and strong connections with its vibrant and diverse community.

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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📌 Educator – SDN Marrickville - Full Time (New South Wales)
🏢 SDN Children's Services
📍 New South Wales