About the Centre

SDN Surry Hills opened in 1918 to provide child care and education for children. The centre caters for 60 children between the ages of birth and five years old. SDN Surry Hills has been a special part of the Surry Hills community since it opened its doors. This child care centre is a meeting place for both families and children, and holds a unique place in the history of this colourful Inner City suburb.

About The Role

Work as part of a team to provide quality childcare services whilst observing the policies, procedures, values and philosophies of SDN Children's Services.

SDN Surry Hills is looking for a experienced and qualified Educator to work a nine day fortnight! SDN pays above award rates and the centre is well connected to public transport.

About You

• Certificate III in Children's Services
• Working with Children Check (NSW)
• Knowledge of the National Quality Standards
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to form warm, responsive relationships with children

Our Culture

SDN's values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. If you share our values and believe that through working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place then we want to hear from you! We commit ourselves to being: Trustworthy and reliable, Inclusive and respectful and Creative and innovative.

SDN Benefits include:

• SDN pays above award rates.
• Positive welcoming culture
• Priority placement for children of staff members
• Discounted child care fee
• Paid parental leave
• Finders fee - Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• SDN Staff Giving Fund
• Purchased Leave
• Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff

View the position description here: http://www.sdn.org.au/media/1189/educator-cert-iii-2015.pdf

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.