Casual
Location: Miller, NSW
Salary: $38/hour + Super
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more
about us
and
our purpose
.
Your Opportunity
Join our warm and inclusive preschool community, where every child is supported to learn, grow, and thrive. We deliver a nurturing, play-based educational program for children aged 3 years to school age, in an environment that values care, respect, and inclusion. Our service supports up to 40 children each day, including dedicated places for children with disability, developmental delay, and additional needs.
As a Casual Preschool Educator, you'll step into a supportive team environment where no two days are the same. This flexible role is perfect for educators who are passionate about early childhood and want to make a difference while maintaining work-life balance.
Your key responsibilities:
Support children aged 3-5 in an inclusive, positive and supportive environment
Identify and respond to any child safety risks and/or report any incidents
Work as part of a team to ensure that a safe environment is maintained
Ensure that children's health conditions are monitored (with parental instructions)
Assist in preparing, developing and implementing appropriate play-based learning programs
Maintain direct responsibility for a single group of children and ensure their appropriate educational activities and constant supervision
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the center by embracing new processes
Requirements for Success
A Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood qualification
Previous experience as an early learning Educator (desirable)



and a passion for working in early learning
Drive to ensure that children are kept safe and supervised at all times
A positive team player who looks for ways to improve current work practices and processes
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and WWCC.
Your benefits
Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
AccessPay)
Free external, confidential counselling and access to
chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Our culture
Our creative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
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or visit our
Careers page
for additional contact details.
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at
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How to apply
Click 'Apply' and send your application today!
As a committed
Circle Back Initiative
employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you

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