CASUALS

About The Infants' Home

The Infants’ Home has supported children and families since 1874. Based in Ashfield, we bring early childhood education and care, family day care, early intervention, family support, health and wellbeing services together in one integrated child and family service.

Our work is grounded in the belief that every child should have every opportunity. Across our services, we support children and families with diverse strengths, needs and circumstances, including those experiencing vulnerability or requiring additional support. This is a setting where early learning, inclusion, family support and child development are connected in practice.

The Infants’ Home is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and participation of every child in our care.

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About the Role

At The Infants' Home, our Casual Early Childhood Educators support engaging programs across our nursery, toddler and preschool rooms, while helping maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.

In this role, you will:

• Set up and pack down learning experiences, including preparing materials and creating engaging educational spaces

• Supervise and interact with children, supporting play-based learning while ensuring their safety and wellbeing

• Assist with daily routines such as meals, rest times and transitions throughout the day

• Maintain clean, organised and safe play areas in line with centre standards

• Communicate with parents and carers, sharing updates and raising any concerns with other team members

• Build positive relationships with children to support their confidence, development and sense of belonging

About you

You will bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

• Experience working with children from birth to school age in a centre-based setting, with a preference for preschool experience

• A strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• A genuine interest in ongoing professional learning

• Practical knowledge of the National Quality Framework

• Approved Child Protection training (CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025)

• Mandatory national child safety training (Geccko)

• Food Handler Basics Certificate

All employees at The Infants’ Home must have valid working rights in Australia and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• Eligible for the ECEC Worker Retention Payment

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Dynamic, supportive team environment

• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

• Annual flu vaccinations

• Dedicated Staff Engagement and Wellbeing Committee aimed at driving engagement and enhancing employee wellbeing

Application

Please send your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to car••••@theinfantshome.org.au. If you have any questions about the role, please call Simon Zhu, People & Culture Manager, on 04•• ••• 402.

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.