• Max term part time opportunity; 25 hours/week
• Location: Sydney |Rossmore Community Preschool
• Salary: $29K plus super with additional salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia 

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.  

Your Opportunity 

This position would be joining Mission Australia's Rossmore Community Preschool initially on a max term part time. We provide an inclusive educational preschool program in a caring and supportive environment for children 3 years to school age. The program works with up to 40 children per day, with a minimum of 10 places available for children with disability, developmental delay, or special needs.

This wonderful role will give you great work life balance, fantastic benefits and the opportunity to actively and positively interact with children aged 3-5 years ensuring their individual needs are accommodated and respected.

Work school hours, school holidays off (unpaid) and Salary packaging option available.

Please be aware that during school term holidays our centre closes. 

• Support children aged 3-5 in an inclusive, positive and supportive environment
• Identify and respond to any child safety risks and/or report any incidents
• Work as part of a team to ensure that a safe environment is maintained
• Ensure that children’s health conditions are monitored (with parental instructions)
• Assist in preparing, developing and implementing appropriate play based learning programs
• Maintain direct responsibility for a single group of children and ensure their appropriate educational activities and constant supervision
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre by embracing new processes

 Requirements for Success

• A diploma or Cert 3 level early childhood qualification
• Previous experience as an early learning Educator (desirable) and a passion for working in early learning
• Drive to ensure that children are kept safe and supervised at all times
• A positive team player who looks for ways to improve current work practices and processes
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Senior First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Evidence of full Covid 19 vaccination

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.   

Our culture   

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.    

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.   

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.   

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.   

We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians.  

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Your benefits  

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)   
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers   
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support

How to Apply

View the PD at  Educator (Preschool) PD Nov 2021.pdf . click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.    

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you