Detailed responsibilities

1. Children’s safety, wellbeing and supervision

- Maintain active supervision throughout indoor and outdoor play, transitions, meals, rest periods and personal care routines.
- Position yourself appropriately, scan the environment and communicate with colleagues to maintain supervision.
- Remain aware of the children in your care, including their whereabouts, individual needs and relevant health information.
- Follow room procedures for headcounts, attendance checks and transitions between learning spaces.
- Recognise hazards, take appropriate action within your role and promptly report concerns.
- Follow children’s medical management plans, allergy arrangements and risk minimisation procedures.
- Respond calmly to incidents, injuries and emergencies, seeking assistance and completing required documentation.
- Maintain professional boundaries and use respectful, child-secure practices in all interactions.
- Recognise and promptly report child safety concerns through the centre’s reporting procedures.
- Follow centre policies concerning personal devices, photography, privacy and the use of children’s images.

2. Educational program and learning experiences

- Assist with implementing a play-based educational program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Work under the guidance of the Educational Leader and Room Leaders to provide experiences that reflect children’s interests, strengths and developmental needs.
- Prepare inviting learning spaces and age-appropriate resources.
- Engage actively in children’s play through conversation, questioning, modelling and encouragement.
- Support learning across areas such as language, early literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical development and social interaction.
- Encourage children to explore, investigate, solve problems and make choices.
- Support both planned experiences and spontaneous learning opportunities.
- Share observations and ideas with the team to contribute to ongoing program planning.
- Assist with observations, learning records and reflections as allocated.
- Embed inclusive practices, sustainability and respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into everyday experiences.

3. Relationships and guidance

- Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with each child.




- Recognise and respond sensitively to children’s verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Support children during separation, settling and transitions.
- Help children identify emotions, develop self-regulation and seek support when needed.
- Use positive guidance strategies consistent with centre policies and team approaches.
- Model respectful language, cooperation, turn-taking and problem-solving.
- Support children to participate in play and develop friendships.
- Respect children’s dignity, agency, cultural identity and individual preferences.
- Provide comfort in ways that respond to the child’s cues and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

4. Daily care routines

- Assist with nappy changing, toileting and toilet learning using hygienic and respectful practices.
- Support children with handwashing, dressing and other self-help skills.
- Assist with meal and snack routines, following food safety procedures and individual dietary requirements.
- Encourage safe eating practices and maintain close supervision during meals.
- Prepare sleep and rest environments and carry out required checks and records.
- Respond to individual sleep, rest and comfort needs in accordance with centre procedures.
- Use care routines as opportunities for connection, conversation and learning.
- Communicate relevant changes in children’s eating, sleep, toileting or wellbeing to the Room Leader and families as appropriate.

5. Inclusion and individual support

- Create a welcoming environment for children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic and family backgrounds.
- Support equitable participation for children with different abilities, needs and learning styles.
- Follow agreed individual support strategies under the guidance of senior educators.
- Adapt experiences and routines to support participation and belonging.
- Respect family knowledge and contributions when supporting children’s individual needs.




- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information about children and families.

6. Family communication

- Welcome families warmly and communicate professionally during arrival and collection.
- Share accurate information about children’s day within the scope of your role.
- Listen respectfully to family questions, feedback and concerns.
- Refer complex questions, complaints or sensitive matters to the Room Leader or Centre Director.
- Maintain clear handovers so relevant information reaches the appropriate educator.
- Use the centre’s approved communication and documentation systems as required.

7. Teamwork and professional practice

- Work cooperatively with educators across both rooms.
- Follow reasonable directions from the Centre Director and supervising educators.
- Communicate clearly about supervision, routines, responsibilities and changes throughout the day.
- Arrive punctually and be ready to commence duties at the start of each shift.
- Demonstrate initiative while recognising when guidance or approval is required.
- Accept feedback professionally and apply it to your practice.
- Contribute ideas and participate in reflection and team discussions.
- Maintain a respectful and professional approach with colleagues, students, families and visitors.
- Complete required induction, training and policy acknowledgements.
- Maintain awareness of the National Quality Standard, Early Years Learning Framework and centre policies relevant to your responsibilities.

8. Environment, hygiene and organisation

- Help maintain clean, safe and welcoming indoor and outdoor environments.
- Clean and sanitise toys, equipment and surfaces according to centre procedures.
- Assist with room setup, pack-away, laundry and routine cleaning associated with children’s care.
- Check resources and equipment for damage and report maintenance needs.
- Store cleaning products and other hazardous materials securely.
- Keep walkways and emergency exits clear.
- Use resources responsibly and encourage sustainable habits.
- Complete opening, closing and room checklists when allocated.

Pay: $34.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Application Question(s):

- Are you a Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Randwick Open Care for Kids
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