Empowering Young Minds, Nurturing Bright Futures – Join Our Passionate Team at Possum Place!Remuneration: $28.63 - $32.40 per hour + Super + Salary PackagingEmployment Type: CasualPosition Classification: Child Care WorkerLocation: Awabakal Country | John Hunter Hospital - Possum Place Child Care CentreRequisition ID: REQ563852Applications Close: Thursday, 3rd April 2025About The RoleWe are seeking experienced Early Childhood professionals to join our dynamic team, including a committed educator who is eager to engage in innovative practices within a contemporary setting and curriculum, while actively participating in service activities to foster strong partnerships with families and colleagues.In this role, the Early Childhood Educator will engage in service programs such as bush play, tinkering, movement, and Indigenous learning while demonstrating a commitment to the centre's philosophy to promote an inclusive program for every child.This role requires collaboration with team, families, and external services to provide appropriately tailored activities. This is used to monitor and progress children's development as well as reporting to families and other interested parties e.g. school, therapists.Responsibilities May IncludeEngaging with children in interactions at activities and groups.Providing support to assist children develop functional play skills and learning.Active supervision of all children in all spaces.Attending to routine tasks such as cleaning, cooking with children, developing portfolios of children's learning.Participating in meetings to develop curriculums, critically reflect, and implement.About The Possum Place TeamPossum Place Child Care Centre is an Exceeding service providing care for families employed by Hunter New England LHD. Teamwork and communication are critical to our culture as we work towards the best outcomes for every child. Our team is diverse in interests and abilities. All team members are provided with opportunities to use their strengths to extend the role of educator. The Performance Development Review system identifies individual and team priorities for development. The team is committed to ongoing critical reflection as a source of curriculum planning and implementation.About YouWe're looking for a motivated professional willing to contribute to the ongoing dynamics of the service. Involvement in curriculum design and implementation is inclusive of communication, learning new skill sets and sharing knowledge. Of high importance to the position is the health, safety, and wellbeing of children through supervision and teamwork. Engagement within the team is essential to ensuring the wellbeing of each team member.RequirementsCompletion of Diploma of Children's Services; Associate Diploma Social Studies (Child Care); Certificate Child Care Studies; Child Care Certificate; Certificate III - Child Studies; or other recognised relevant qualification in similar educational and child related disciplines e.g. primary teaching, psychology, social welfare which are inclusive of child development and communication or working towards any of these qualifications.Current NSW Department of Education and Communities approved child protection qualification.What We Can Offer YouHunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesSuperannuation contributionsSalary packaging optionsFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersInformation for ApplicationClick here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Amanda Holt on Additional InformationWe are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr