Lead Educators, Assistant Educators, and Chef

Role overview

Eden Academy is launching a new childcare centre in Wollongbar and is looking for Lead Educators, Assistant Educators, and a Chef to join the opening team. The centre is designed as a warm, welcoming place where children, families, and staff can feel at home. The workplace emphasises a child-safe environment, with a strong focus on wellbeing, empowerment, and respect.

The centre features bright, light-filled rooms, open-ended learning spaces, and outdoor play areas. It will operate from 6:30am to 6:30pm and is built to support up to 100 children.

About the organisation

Eden Academy positions itself as a community-focused childcare provider that values its team as much as the children and families it serves. The organisation aims to create a supportive setting where educators can grow professionally, feel appreciated, and make a meaningful difference every day. It also notes that the workplace offers a sense of belonging and a culture that puts educators first.

What you will do

The role involves supporting children’s learning and development in a fast-paced early childhood environment. Successful candidates will help encourage independence, curiosity, resilience, and self-awareness through warm relationships, thoughtful interactions, and everyday conversations. The chef role will support the centre’s food service needs, while educators will contribute to the care, learning, and wellbeing of children in the centre.

Candidate profile

The organisation is seeking people who are compassionate, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a lively environment. The ideal applicant will have a child-centred mindset and be able to build positive relationships with families and the local community.

Additional requirements

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Or a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Or a Food Handling Certificate
• Traineeship opportunities are available
• Current Working with Children Check
• Working knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Australian working rights
• Professional presentation
• Confidence and curiosity when engaging with families and the local community
• Two professional referees, including one manager or supervisor from a childcare or education setting

Benefits

The centre offers pay above award rates, plus the 15% government retention payment. Additional benefits include up to 50% off childcare fees, funded First Aid, Anaphylaxis, CPR, and Asthma certifications, financial support for further education, referral rewards for family and friends, and the possibility of moving to other centres within the group.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions apply.