• Full-Time Positions

The Infants’ Home Child and Family Services is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, allied health and early intervention services for children and families. For almost 150 years the key focus of our work has been supporting families and children experiencing hardship or vulnerabilities to make a more positive future. As one of Australia’s most established charitable organisations, The Infants’ Home is embarking on an exciting new phase as we head towards our 150th year in 2024.  

We provide integrated early childhood services through four Early Care and Education Centres, all rated ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standard’, co-located in Ashfield. Our commitment to inclusion is demonstrated through our response to intervention model serving a high proportion of families experiencing a range of vulnerabilities. We provide high staff ratios; strengths based practices, professional development and involvement with community networks. Staff are highly resourced and supported.

This is an exciting career opportunity in a unique multipurpose child and family service which integrates early childhood education, health, allied health, welfare and early intervention services on one site; supporting children and families experiencing disadvantage and complex needs in a coordinated manner in the context of universal services.

We are currently recruiting for the following full-time positions:

• Certificate III Early Childhood Educator
• Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator

Essential Criteria

• ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification (academic transcript must be supplied prior to commencement of employment)
• Completion of an approved child protection training unit/course (CHCPRT001/CHCPRT025)
• Sound written, verbal communication skills, computer literacy and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework
• Confidence in a range of documentation styles
• Understanding and valuing of children’s rights in practice
• Acquired ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Knowledge/experience working with children with additional needs in an inclusive environment (highly desirable)
• Experience and understanding of working within interdisciplinary teams (highly desirable)
• A current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis (HLTAID004/HLTAID012)
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19, unless medically exempted
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

What we can offer

• Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (with Novated Leasing as an additional option)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing career development and mentorship
• Dynamic, supportive team environment
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive above award salary

If you have any questions about the role, please call Eleanor Stevens, People & Culture Generalist, on 0450 225 553.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  If you haven't received a response within two weeks, we thank you for your interest in The Infants’ Home, however you may consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 A position description is attached.