Nurture curiosity, spark a lifelong love of learning, and help shape the earliest years at a vibrant University campus.

- Above-award salary + 12% superannuation
- 2 full-time, continuing positions
- Gumnut Cottage Child Care Centre, U@MQ Ltd - Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Do you believe that the early years are a unique and valuable time in a child's life? At Gumnut Cottage Child Care Centre, one of Campus Life's early learning centres on Macquarie University's campus, you will play a meaningful part in delivering high-quality, play-based early education within a welcoming community. This is an opportunity to grow your career in an environment where your development is prioritised and your contribution is genuinely valued.

About the Role

We are looking for 2 full-time Certificate III qualified Educators to join the team at Gumnut Cottage Child Care Centre. Reporting to the Room Leader, you will be an advocate for children, champion quality early education, and value the relationships that make learning thrive. In return, you will enjoy an above-award salary, generous benefits, and a workplace built around care, respect, and shared purpose.

As a Certificate III Educator, you will help create an inclusive, engaging educational program that puts the wellbeing and growth of every child first. Working alongside a large and diverse team, your day-to-day contributions will include:

- Contributing to the educational program, including maintaining developmental records.
- Interacting positively and respectfully with children and families.
- Working effectively and collaboratively within a large, diverse team.
- Maintaining a current understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards.
- Contributing to all diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.




- Engaging in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
- Following approved policies and procedures to help keep children protected (child protection, supervision, health and wellbeing).

You will also enjoy a range of perks designed to help you thrive, including:

- Education and professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks with no requirement to remain on premises
- Paid staff meetings and generous release time
- Free access to the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre
- Additional paid concessional days
- Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, and employee flu shot program
- Discounted corporate health insurance
- Rewards app to earn points on purchases at selected Campus Life outlets
- Subsidised onsite parking options
- Onsite vacation care during school holidays

About Us

U@MQ Ltd is a not-for-profit controlled entity of Macquarie University, known as Campus Life. Located at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Campus Life operates four early learning centers providing high-quality education to children from six weeks of age, along with a vacation care program for primary school-aged children.

Our play-based educational and school holiday programs are built around encouraging a love of learning through curiosity, creativity, and innovation; building relationships with others, oneself,



and the environment; fostering each child's dispositions for learning; prioritising children's wellbeing; and celebrating childhood as a unique and valuable time. At Gumnut Cottage, relationships are central to everything we do, and belonging is inclusive for all. You can read more in our Gumnut Cottage Philosophy.

We have access to university spaces and facilities to support and enhance our programs and collaborate regularly with the University's community, including the Macquarie School of Education.

We are committed to the safety of children and our people. We embrace diversity, welcome our people just as they are, and prioritise professional development. At Campus Life, you will benefit from being part of a dynamic, committed and supportive team.

About You

You are an enthusiastic early childhood educator who believes in the value of quality early education and the relationships that underpin it. You bring a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing, an inclusive and collaborative approach, and a desire to continue developing professionally. You will share our organisational values of Courage, Agility, Rigour, Empowerment and Support (CARES) and demonstrate these through your actions and interactions.

Selection Criteria

- ACECQA-approved Certificate III in early childhood education
- Demonstrated experience working with children aged 0-5 years in a regulated early learning setting,
- Experience contributing to inclusive educational programs that support children's learning, development and wellbeing,
- Sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the EYLF, National Law, Regulations, and child protection legislation, including responsibilities as a Mandatory Reporter,
- Ability to build positive, respectful and ethical relationships

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📌 Early Childhood Educator Certificate III Qualified (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales