Job Description

Come and join Koorana in this exciting part time role as an Early Childhood Educator where
you will be working in our Start Strong Pathways team running supported playgroups in indoor and outdoor venues across the Bankstown and Canterbury Local Government Areas. This is a part time
role, working 30.4 hours per week over four days during school terms only. This role is fixed term until 31 December 2026. This role will report to our Start Strong Pathways Team Leader.

What’s on Offer

• An attractive salary package, including salary packaging benefit of up to $18,550 per year and options to access novated leasing arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional training and development, including a designated budget per employee.
• The opportunity to work in innovative programs in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Broaden knowledge and skillset by collaborating real-time amongst our various teams.
• Annual performance reviews with options for career progression.
• Paid parental leave.
• Refer a friend rewards program.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Quarterly “All In” organisational team building days.

The Role

Early Childhood Educators work in collaboration to plan and provide playgroup sessions under the Start Strong Pathway Program, with age-appropriate play activities that promote early learning, support parents and carers in their parenting role and assist families to establish supportive social connections. They also assist families to make links with a wide range of community supports, including formal prior to school settings such as day care and preschool.

What We’re Looking For

• ·Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• ·Experience working with children and parents and carers in their parenting role.
• ·Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
• ·Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• ·The ability to effectively collaborate with other professionals and be a team player.

Required Checks and Certifications

• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screen Check
• Driver’s Licence
• Right to work in Australia

About Us

Koorana Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation delivering early childhood intervention and therapy to children up until 18 years of age, Early childhood education, and family support services across Sydney. Our team is known for its professionalism, integrity, and commitment to best practice. We value our people and foster a workplace where clinicians are supported, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure
child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter and complete the screening questions. If you have any questions, contact people@koorana.org.au.

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