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CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

OOSH Coordinator

Full time

Salary

$38.00 - $41.00 / hour

If you are looking to step up in your career, this is the perfect opportunity. Join a supportive team environment that values...

Freshwater NSW 2096, Sydney, NSW
4 weeks ago
THRIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Office Administrator

Full time

Salary

$36.00 - $37.00 / hour

What you'll be doing Providing general administrative support to the broader team Managing calendars, scheduling meetings and...

south hurstville, Other (NSW), NSW
1 month ago
Atlam Group

Early Childhood Educator

Full time or Part time

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Not specified
Looking for a new opportunity to work in different early childhood centres around Victoria? Casual work through Randstad...
Ballarat, Other (VIC), VIC
2 weeks ago
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

Early Childhood Educator

Full time

Salary

$30.00 - $35.00 / hour

Permanent full-time role available for Diploma and Certificate III qualified educators. Above award wages Monthly RDO Paid lunch...

Woy Woy NSW 2256, Other (NSW), NSW
3 weeks ago
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

OOSH Coordinator

Full time

Salary

$38.00 - $41.00 / hour

Sign on bonus + Salary Packaging options + Allowances Full time permanent opportunity, offering job security Join a growing...

Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261, Other (NSW), NSW
4 weeks ago
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

OOSH Coordinator

Full time

Salary

$38.00 - $41.00 / hour

St Martins Davidson OSHC Coordinator Starting January 2025 If you are looking to step up in your career, this is the perfect...

Davidson NSW 2085, Sydney, NSW
4 weeks ago

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As inflation rates soar and the cost of living continues to rise, the Australian government has taken a significant step to support those working in the childcare and early childhood education sector. Effective...
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As a childcare worker it can often feel as if you are not being noticed within your community. And many parents will not have a good understanding of what happens after they drop their kids at the door. To them...
childcare or preschool or kindergarten
While studies have shown that kindergartens (or preschool) provide higher quality early childhood education than the average long daycare centre (LDC), making the choice is difficult for working parents. For...
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So you want to work in childcare? There are many different types of childcare jobs available in Australia. Each career path has different educational requirements, responsibilities and remuneration levels and...

Types of childcare jobs

An Early Childhood Educator, also referred to as a Childcare Worker, are responsible for the care and early education of babies and young children (0-5 years old). The position is perhaps one of the most fulfilling jobs in childcare, as it offers an opportunity to make an influential and lifelong impact in children’s lives.

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An Early Childhood Teacher is one of the first authority contacts for a child outside of the family environment. They provide the building blocks of academic knowledge such as basic literacy and numeracy as well as encourage interest in arts like storytelling, music and sports. You have the opportunity to frame the life of a child and prepare them for the world and their futures.

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A Childcare Centre Director is the most senior position employed at a childcare centre and is responsible for managing the day to day operations. Their key duties include the overall planning, administration, marketing and resourcing of the centre. They also are heavily active in parent discussions and are the primary point of contact for families. Depending on the size of the centre they may also be involved in the development of programs and activities for the children.

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