• Make a meaningful impact in a small 40-place centre with flexible room choice
• Earn $30–$33/hr (Certificate III), plus bonuses & discounts
• Permanent roles | 4 to 5 days a week | Flexible rosters within 7am to 6pm operating hours
• Join a values-led, culturally diverse, family-owned centre that truly recognises and rewards your passion

About Smart Cookies

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre is a family-owned provider known for its warm, values-driven approach and over 11 years of experience delivering high-quality early childhood education. Located in the heart of Liverpool, NSW, our small and close-knit 40-place centre is split across three rooms, catering to age groups from 0 to 5 years.

We foster a supportive team culture where educators are appreciated and rewarded for their efforts. From ‘Room of the Month’ and biannual performance bonuses, to shout-outs and up to 50% childcare discounts, we go the extra mile to ensure our staff feel valued and empowered.

Flexibility, autonomy and a genuine care for our community set us apart. At Smart Cookies, you won’t just work, you’ll thrive.

For more information, visit: www.smartcookieselc.com.au

About the Opportunity

Smart Cookies is looking for full-time and part-time Certificate III Educators based in Liverpool, NSW.

You will join a nurturing team focused on high-quality education, documentation, and critical reflection to support children’s development and assist the centre’s preparation for Assessment and Rating.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and engaging with children across age groups
• Participating in daily programming, planning, and reflection
• Contributing to documentation and compliance processes
• Supporting the centre through self-assessments and quality improvement
• Demonstrating knowledge of the EYLF and NQF frameworks
• Collaborating with your team to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment

About You

To qualify, you will need a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, have at least 2+ years of workplace experience (placement-only experience does not meet requirements), and hold a current Working With Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification. These are permanent roles suitable for educators able to work consistently across 4 or 5 days per week with fixed availability.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in early childhood documentation and programming
• Involvement in Assessment & Rating preparation
• Strong understanding of EYLF and NQF frameworks
• Confidence in critical reflection and self-assessment
• Capacity to step into or grow into a Room Leader role

As our ideal candidate, you are passionate, motivated, and proactive in seeking knowledge and continuous improvement. You’re a team player who values flexibility, is open to helping others, and thrives in a small team where your input matters. As we are a culturally diverse team, we encourage applications from applicants of all ethnicities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing and tight-knit environment where your efforts directly impact children's learning and development.

About the Benefits

You'll be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate of $30 to $33/hr for Certificate III Educators.

Plus a range of great perks:

• Up to 50% childcare discount for your children
• Flexible rosters with multiple shift options
• Opportunity to select preferred age group or room
• Performance bonuses up to $200 (Room or Educator of the Month)
• Biannual bonuses for exceeding performance
• Optional RDOs for full-time staff
• Paid overtime
• Genuine career growth opportunities into leadership
• Close, supportive team environment with low child numbers
• Small nursery (0 to 2 years room capped at 8 children)

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to this role, then we invite you to apply today!