2027 Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Qualified

Santa Sabina College (see more jobs from this school)

STRATHFIELD, NSW 


Early Childhood Worker

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 26 October 2026


The College is seeking an experienced and passionate professional to join a highly supportive and collaborative Mary Bailey House Early Education Centre.

<p>Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and professional roles across our Strathfield and Southern Highlands campuses. The College has a reputation as a leader in holistic education with academic excellence at its core. We deliver a broad education, one that values discerning scholarship, the pursuit of excellence and one that educates the heart.</p> <p>We offer co-education on our P-4 Del Monte Campus and girls only on our&nbsp; 5-12 Santa Sabina Campus. Our outdoor education campus, Tallong, is located on 97 hectares in the Southern Highlands. Our Early Education Centre (Mary Bailey House) and Out of School Hours (OOSH) services are located in the grounds of the Primary (Del Monte) Campus.</p> <p><strong>Position:&nbsp; </strong>Permanent Full-Time</p> <p><strong>Commencement Date:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;18 January 2027</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent</li> <li>have a completed Mandatory Foundation Child Safety Training&nbsp;</li> <li>a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework</li> <li>experience with Assessment and Rating</li> <li>have the capacity to be a Responsible Person</li> <li>demonstrate ability to work within a team</li> <li>display effective written, oral communication skills and computer literacy</li> <li>commit to ongoing professional development in the role</li> <li>hold current approved First Aid and Child Protection (Child Safeguarding) qualifications</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will enjoy a unique professional experience working in our College that supports professional growth, collaborative relationships and cross-cultural perspectives.</p> <p><strong>Please visit the College website for further application details:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-santa-sabina/employment/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-santa-sabina/employment/</u></strong></a></p> <p>Applications must contain a cover letter addressed to the&nbsp;<strong>College Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Brooks</strong>, outlining relevant experience. You must also submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the names and contact details of three referees.&nbsp;For further information, please contact Jackie Baxter, Director of&nbsp;Director Mary Bailey House&nbsp;on (02) 9745 7777.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 4pm Monday 26 October 2026.</strong></p> <p><i>The College is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The successful applicant will be required to have a current Working with Children Check and be committed to our Child Safeguarding Policy.</i></p>