About Us
St Joseph's Family Services (SJFS) is a highly professional, child and family focused organisation. We have been offering innovative, inclusive and responsive early education and care services to the Port Macquarie Hastings community for over 50 years.
As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be an integral part of our team contributing to providing a safe, enriching and caring environment in our centres for children and their families.
Our team receives wonderful support and resources from the wider Parish business structures, which adds to our enjoyable and supportive work environments.
About the Role
We are seeking Certificate III or Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our existing teams across our organisation.
As with all our SJFS Educators, you could be called to work across all of our three centres; St Agnes' Early Education Centre, Joey's House Early Education Centre and St Joseph's Preschool and Long Day Care, adding to the skills base of our organisation, however primarily being based in one centre.
All three centres have a long and trusted history in providing childcare and preschool education services to the Port Macquarie Hastings area.
What We Offer Our Employees
* Attractive remuneration of $28.53 – $32.12 per hour + Super + Benefits
* Childcare discount & salary packaging available for childcare fee
* Working for a reputable, longstanding, values-based organisation
* A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive work environment
* Above Award conditions
* An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* You will have access to great employee perks including Fitness Passport & discounted Allied health services
* Paid professional learning and development and study assistance for approved courses
* PAID OVERTIME for staff meetings
* 2 weeks Christmas shut down – Guaranteed time off with your family
Your Qualifications and Experience
* Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood or can demonstrate actively working towards your Diploma qualification
* You are committed to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principles
* NSW Working with Children Check clearance or the ability to obtain
* Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and families
* Ability to work effectively within a team
* Demonstrated commitment to providing quality early education and care
* Be prepared to work across the weekdays between 7.00 AM - 17.40 PM
If you are passionate about working with children and families, we encourage you to apply immediately if interested.
Applications will be actioned upon submission.