The opportunity

With our Thrive Kids programs constantly evolving, so are our teams! We’re continually growing to support our community’s little humans in their educational growth. We are seeking a Mobile Pre-School Educator to join the team! You will assist the Nominated Supervisor in planning, implementing and evaluating a developmentally appropriate program for the children and ensuring the service is compliant with relevant acts and regulations.

You’ll be a team player, who thrives in a cooperative and fast‑paced environment.

You can find out more about Thrive Kids and the Mobile Pre-School Service, here .

- This is a permanent opportunity – working part‑time 30 hours per week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Core hours: 07:00am to 04:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Base Salary Range: $52,224 - $56,635 pa based on 30 hours per week + 12% superannuation + Adverse Working Conditions Allowance + Retention Allowance
- You could be working from
- Monday: Salt Ash
- Tuesday & Wednesday: Fern Bay
- Thursday: Medowie
- Friday: Raymond Terrace

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

- Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
- Current approved First Aid in an Education and Care setting and Child Protection Awareness Training qualifications and CPR certification.
- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

So tell us about…

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- To be eligible for this educator role, do you hold a relevant Certificate III or equivalent in Children Services,



Education or related field, all current First Aid and Child Protection credentials, and a valid NSW WWCC?

- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 25 October 2026

Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care

We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

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