Educator (Certificate 3)

  • Inner-City
  • Education & Care Services/Social City/City Life
  • Full Time/Permanent
  • $71,554.00 per annum plus superannuation


Caring for our city, creating a future for all


Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role 

The City of Sydney's Education and Care Services team seeks a highly skilled and motivated Child Care Worker to join our team of educators. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• demonstrated experience and skills in caring for and educating children aged 0 to 6 years old in an early learning environment

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or approved equivalent as recognised by ACECQA

• current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (as approved by ACECQA).

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 5 February 2025. 

For more information, contact Bianca Nuku, Early Childhood Manager on 02 9246 7886.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 

• Collaborative approach to flexible working

• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program

• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

• Long service and employee recognition awards

• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave

• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

• Part-time and job-sharing options available

• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

• Recognised family inclusive workplace

• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.


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