About Golden Wattle

Golden Wattle Early Education is a welcoming early learning centre located in Ultimo, close to UTS, Central Station and Broadway. We value meaningful learning, strong family partnerships, regular community excursions and a supportive team culture.

Currently, we are seeking a caring and motivated Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker to join our team in Ultimo.

About the role

As an Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker, you will:

You will support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through responsive care, play-based learning and positive relationships with children and families. This role suits an educator who works collaboratively and is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive early childhood education and care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the daily operation, routines and transitions of the room in collaboration with other educators.

• Work collaboratively with and support other educators to maintain consistent, high-quality practices

• Plan and implement an engaging, play-based educational program aligned with the EYLF

• Support children’s school readiness, independence and social-emotional development

• Ensure documentation, observations and learning experiences are meaningful and current

• Build warm, professional relationships with children and families

• Support and supervise children's daily routines, personal care and hygiene practices, while maintaining strong supervision, health, safety and child-protection practices

• Work collaboratively with the Centre Director, Educational Leader and leadership team





• Support continuous improvement and preparation for assessment and rating

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA.

• Relevant experience working in an early childhood education and care setting.

• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Standard and relevant education and care requirements.

• An understanding of child development, positive behavior guidance and inclusive practice.

• The ability to contribute to learning programs, observations and documentation.

• A current NSW Working with Children Check.

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

• Current child-protection training appropriate to the role.

• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

• Australian working rights

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, nurturing and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

• Reliable, organised and proactive.

• Respectful of children’s individual needs, cultures and family backgrounds.

• Calm and professional when responding to challenges.

• Willing to learn, reflect on their practice and contribute to a supportive team.

• Committed to child safety and ongoing professional development.

Golden Wattle Early Education is committed to child safety. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their understanding of child-protected practices and complete the necessary employment screening and reference checks.

Annual base salary: 81000+ superannuation

Only eligible and short-listed applicants will be considered.

📌 Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker (Ultimo)
🏢 Golden Wattle Early Education
📍 Ultimo