Early Childhood Education Specialist

Join a passionate early childhood team where every day brings creativity, connection and opportunities to help children thrive.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Child Care Worker

Remuneration: $29.77 - $33.70 per hour + super

Requisition ID: REQ666586

Location: Possum Place, John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: Thursday, 25th June 2026

Where you'll be working

Possum 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. Engagement with the wider professional Early Childhood community is undertaken through networking, professional development, and collaboration.

About the role

Within this role, the Early Childhood Educator will engage in service programs such as bush play, movement and a creative curriculum. As an Early Childhood Educator, it is expected that commitment to the centre's philosophy, Rights of the Child and ECA Code of Conduct is adhered to promoting an inclusive program for every child. Ongoing safety training is required both individually and within the service team.

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 include:

• Engaging 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.

Support is provided by continuous mentoring and professional development by experienced educators and management. Training plans are inclusive of goal setting, discussion and critical reflection.

About you

We are looking for short and long term experienced Early Childhood professionals to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a committed educator who is willing to engage in innovative practices across a contemporary setting and curriculum. Candidates must undertake all prescribed safety actions including ongoing training. Active participation in a range of service activities is key to developing ongoing partnerships with families and colleagues.

Requirements

• Completion 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 eg. primary teaching, psychology, social welfare which are inclusive of child development and communication or working towards any of these qualifications. Please upload a copy of your qualification/s with your CV.
• Current NSW Department of Education and Communities approved child protection and first aid qualifications. Please upload a copy of your qualification/s with your CV.

Additional information

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Eloise Hamilton on ***email_hidden***

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

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