Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre | Hazelbrook, NSW

Permanent full-time | 38 hours per week

Help shape strong beginnings in our specialised birth-to-three program.

About the opportunity

Are you passionate about giving infants and toddlers the best possible start in life? Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre is seeking a qualified Certificate III Educator to join our cooperative team in a permanent full-time role.

As part of Connect Children and Families, Hazelwood provides specialist education and care for children aged six weeks to three years. Children then transition to Connect’s Possum Early Childhood Centre for the three-to-five-year program.

You will help create a nurturing, respectful and responsive environment where every child feels safe, secure and confident to explore. You will build meaningful relationships with children and families and contribute to purposeful learning spaces that encourage curiosity, independence and holistic development.

Our approach

Our work is values-driven, relationship-based and informed by evidence. Practice at Hazelwood draws on:

- Circle of Security Classroom
- BrainSET design
- The Family Partnership Model

Why join Connect?

- Above-award pay: Receive a competitive salary above the relevant award rate.
- Professional development: Access ongoing learning and opportunities to develop your leadership capability.
- Paid team meetings: Team meetings are paid at applicable overtime rates.
- Wellbeing support: Benefit from additional paid wellbeing leave.
- Salary packaging:



Access salary packaging options that may increase your take-home pay with our Not-for-profit status.
- A supportive workplace: Join an inclusive, collaborative team in purpose-designed spaces created for young children.

About you

You are a warm, playful and reflective educator who champions children’s rights and understands the importance of the earliest years. You will also have:

- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent qualification
- A sound understanding of infant and toddler development
- Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications
- A valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check
- A commitment to respectful, responsive and relationship-based practice
- Strong teamwork and open communication skills
- A commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice

Key responsibilities

- Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged six weeks to three years.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, document and deliver programs that support each child’s learning, wellbeing and development.
- Build strong, trusting partnerships with children and families.
- Contribute to reflective practice, continuous improvement and ongoing professional learning.

Ready to apply?

If you want to make a meaningful difference during the most formative years of a child’s life, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Connect Children and Families values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children.

📌 Certificate III Educator - Hazelwood ECC (Hazelbrook)
🏢 Connect Child and Family Services
📍 Hazelbrook