Educator

Redfern 

Education & Care Services/Social City/City Life 

Part Time/Permanent, 25 hours across 5 days a week 

$53,641 pro-rated per annum plus superannuation 

Caring for our city, creating a future for all 

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.  

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role 

The City of Sydney's Education and Care Services team seeks a qualified, experienced and motivated Educator to join our team educators. Our team provides nurturing, high quality occasional care for children between 6 weeks and 6 years of age. 

You’ll contribute to and implement high quality inclusive programs and service that support the safety, health, wellbeing and development of children in line with our policies and procedures, the National Quality Framework and Child Protection Law. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• experience and skills in caring for and educating children aged 0 to 6 years old in an early learning environment

• Certificate 3 in Children’s Services or approved equivalent as recognised by ACECQA

• current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications as approved by ACECQA. 

Download position description.  

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.  

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026.  

For more information, contact Bianca Nuku, Early Childhood Manager on 02 •••• •886.  

What we can offer you 

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all. 

Flexible working 

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 

• Collaborative approach to flexible working

• City centre head office, with many public transport options 

Professional development 

• Leadership and management development program

• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

• Long service and employee recognition awards

• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling 

Supporting families 

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families

• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

• Part-time and job-sharing options available

• Supportive return-to-work environment 

Inclusive culture 

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

• Recognised family inclusive workplace

• Veteran employment supporter 

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. 

How to apply 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.  

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.  

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 •••• •333.  

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.