Educator

Parental Cover Max Term Full-Time Contract – end 06/09/2027 Location: Miller NSW 2168 Salary: $77,375 + super + NFP 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

As an Educator at our Miller Community Preschool, you will play an important role in supporting children to learn, grow and thrive in a safe, inclusive and nurturing early learning environment.

The service provides an educational preschool program for children aged 3 years to school age, supporting up to 40 children each day, including dedicated places for children with disabilities, developmental delays and additional support needs.

Working closely with children, families and colleagues, you will help deliver engaging play-based learning experiences that foster development, independence and school readiness. This is an on-site position where you will contribute to high-quality education and care while championing inclusion, child wellbeing and positive outcomes for every child.

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday during school hours from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm with paid lunch breaks and school holidays.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging play-based learning experiences that promote children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and team members.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and active supervision of children at all times.
• Support the inclusion and participation of children with disabilities, developmental delays and additional needs.
• Observe, document and contribute to the assessment of children's learning and developmental progress.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support continuous improvement initiatives within the preschool.

Requirements for Success

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III Early Childhood will be considered if working towards higher qualifications.
• Foundations of Child Safe Training Certificate – mandatory requirement.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safety, wellbeing and early childhood development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive practices and working with children of varying developmental needs and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating initiative, reliability and a commitment to professional practice.
• First Aid certificate is desired but not mandatory.
• Full driver licence with no restrictions.
• 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.

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)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Fitness passport
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

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 prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au.

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.

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