Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

This is a permanent Part time position working 8:30am to 1:30pm Monday and Tuesday .

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Lithgow:

- Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)
- Generous retail discount program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted child-care fees (Up to 50%)
- Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
- Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
- Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
- Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
- Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
- Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
- Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications




- Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
- Paid breaks and RDO for Full time Staff

About you: We are excited to welcome a professional chef/cook who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

- Food Handling Certification

- Working with Children Check

- Geccko Mandatory Training

Next Steps: To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on [0435 398 352](tel:0435 398 352).

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Prospect Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.

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