Early Childhood Educator | St Joseph’s Preschool and Long Day Care St Joseph’s Family Services(SJFS) has a long history of providing inclusive and responsive early education and care services to the Port Macquarie Hastings community. Our values-driven organisation has supported countless children and families over more than 50 years to grow, develop and thrive as lifelong learners. Our reputation stands on the contributions of our passionate and dedicated team. We focus on child-centred practices, critical reflection and ongoing professional development. Our workplace is more than just a place of employment, it’s where we belong and become.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be an integral part of our team contributing to providing a safe, enriching, and caring environment in our centres for children, their families, and your colleagues.

When you join us, you know you are making a difference to the lives of people we care for and their families.

As a part of the Parish, SJFS receives wonderful support and resources from the wider Parish business structures, which adds to our enjoyable and supportive work environments.

We are fortunate to have three centres who collaborate, share resources, and support each other in our valuable work with children and families.

ABOUT THE ROLE St Joseph’s Family Services are seeking Certificate III or Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our dedicated and supportive teams at St Joseph’s Preschool and Long Day Care – Full Time, Permanent, 76 hours per fortnight, Monday – Friday.

When you work at SJFS, you work as part of a passionate team of educators working in partnership, providing high quality care and education together with the Service Manager, staff team, families and the broader community of the St Agnes’ Catholic Parish services.

At SJFS our team of educators each contribute to providing a safe, enriching and caring environment for children and their families.



We work collaboratively to create stimulating, educational and inclusive environments where children love to come to learn through play and educators equally enjoy their partnerships with colleagues, children and families. Educators also enjoy many and wide-ranging professional development opportunities working with SJFS.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

Attractive remuneration of $34.68 – $39.51 per hour + Super

We have applied for the Wage Retention Grant for our team

Childcare discount & salary packaging available for childcare fee

Working for a reputable, longstanding, values-based organisation

A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive work environment

Above Award conditions

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

As a corporate partner of Westpac, employees will have access to special

offers, discounts and financial information.

You will have access to great employee perks including BENY, Fitness

Passport & discounted Allied health services, I.E Remedial massage,

Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology etc

Paid professional learning and development and study assistance for

approved courses

PAID OVERTIME for staff meetings to show our appreciation

2 weeks Christmas shut down – Guaranteed time off with your family

WHO YOU ARE

Studying or hold a Certificate IIIor Diploma

Current Geckko (or willing to obtain)

NSW Working with Children Check clearance or the ability to obtain

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and families

Demonstrated commitment to providing quality early education and care

Current First aid qualifications including asthma, anaphylaxis and CPR (or willing to obtain)

Current Child Protection training (or willing to obtain / update)

You are committed to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principle

Ability to work effectively within a team

Be prepared to work across the weekdays between 07:10 - 17:40

📌 Early Childhood Educator | St Joseph’s Preschool and Long Day Care (Port Macquarie)
🏢 St Agnes' Catholic Parish
📍 Port Macquarie