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 protected, 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 robust 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-safe practices and complete the necessary employment screening and reference checks.

Annual base salary: 81000+ superannuation

Only eligible and short-listed applicants will be considered.

Pay: $81,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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