Child Care Worker. Northern Sydney Local Health District. St Leonards, Sydney, NSW. Childcare and Outside School Hours Care (Education and Training). Government—State (Government and Defence). Full-time. $56,775 - $64,260. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Child Care Worker. Remuneration: $1,088.10 - $1,231.54 per week. Hours Per Week: 38.

Requisition ID: REQ553803

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven, and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients while creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where healthcare professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. 

Where you'll be working. Royal North Shore Hospital.

What you'll be doing Delivering a high-quality care and education curriculum to the children of families working at Royal North Shore Hospital. The position requires working in partnership with parents and understanding their needs, implementing EYLF and philosophy of care, and ensuring it guides pedagogy. The position requires working with the Director and the team to ensure curriculum decision and making contributions to each child's learning and well-being.

The position of Child Care Worker exists within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. The position is situated at the Hospital Child Care Centre, which provides day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The position requires the incumbent to work rotating shifts. Award conditions apply.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Diploma of Children's Services or Associate Diploma of Social Science (Child Studies) or Certificate in Child Studies or equivalent. Flexible approval to curriculum and program to support the needs of children and families in a work-based service and a commitment to providing high quality care for families and children of the service.

Sound, practical working knowledge of the National Quality Framework. Current first aid certificate.

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Applications Close: 27 February 2025

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For role related queries or questions contact Didi Alami on Didi.Alami@health.nsw.gov.au