6 Childcare jobs in Australia

• $29.55 - $32.81/hr + Super + Salary Packaging benefits


• Working 5 days per week from 9am - 1pm


• Ability to take on extra hours/shifts to support the team as an educator

About the Opportunity

Uniting Susanna Early Learning Oxley Park supports families with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children aged two to five years.

Our service offers a home-like atmosphere with bright and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to engage and inspire. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care.

We are currently seeking a versatile Cook who can potentially also support the team as an Educator . This is a permanent part-time role offering the unique opportunity to combine your love of cooking with meaningful time in the classroom.

What you’ll be doing
As our Cook, you will:

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5


• Cater to allergies and dietary needs while following food safety and hygiene guidelines


• Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and food preparation schedules

As an Educator (when required), you will:

• Step in to support the team during peak times, leave coverage, or special activities


• Build positive relationships with children and families


• Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment

Who we’re looking for

• 
  Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and/or Cooking Qualification (Essential)


• 
  Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (Desirable)


• Experience in preparing meals in an early learning or similar setting


• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to support across roles


• A team player who lives our Uniting values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What we offer you

• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle


• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career


• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers


• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check


• Valid working with Children’s Check


• First Aid Certificate


• Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

• Enjoy five weeks annual leave for optimal work-life balance.
• We offer opportunities for your personal and career development.
• Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

Together, We Make a Difference.

Northcott offers multiple full-time roles based at our Chatswood office, until 30th Jun 2027. You'll enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, and great perks including a discounted gym membership and health insurance .

Who are we?
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented locally.
As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, North Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports activities that improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with developmental delay and/or disability.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

What This Role Offers Me

In this role, I will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families by supporting the delivery of the NDIS early childhood approach at a local level. I will work closely with families to help children reach their full potential through effective planning and support while also fostering meaningful connections within the community. Collaborating with a passionate team of professionals, I will contribute to positive outcomes through a flexible working arrangement that includes a mix of office, community, and home-based work.

Every day brings new opportunities to influence positive outcomes—whether it's navigating complex family dynamics, interpreting developmental assessments, or facilitating access to Early childhood supports through the NDIA. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where I can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families while growing both personally and professionally.

What I Will Be Doing

As a Coordinator, I will:

• Support families through a child and family-centred approach, ensuring children receive the appropriate interventions based on best practice evidence.
• Use my diploma or higher qualifications in Early Childhood, Allied Health, Social Work, or a related field to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Complete functional assessments for children with developmental concerns or disabilities, determining their needs and ensuring timely referrals to appropriate support pathways.
• Connect families to community services and mainstream programs to enhance their social participation and access to essential services.
• Guide families through NDIS plan reassessments , gathering evidence, assisting with goal development, and ensuring the right support is in place.
• Utilise the NDIS plan to support children and their families with improved choice, control, social participation, and overall quality of life.

Why I Want This Role at Northcott

I’m passionate about making a real difference—and this role lets me do exactly that.

• Customer Focus: Building positive, trusting relationships with children and families while meeting their needs.
• Trusted Expertise : My background in early childhood or allied health is valued and has a real, visible impact.
• Career Growth : Northcott supports my development within a purpose-driven, respected organisation.
• Real Rewards : Salary packaging, extra leave, and wellbeing support allow for balance and sustainability in the role.
• Inclusive Culture : I feel respected, heard, and supported in a culture that celebrates diversity and individuality.

This role gives me purpose, growth, and balance—all in one. Explore how your passion can create change: NDIS Early Childhood Approach .

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for the position, please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Applications close on September 10th.

• $29.55 - $32.81/hr + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Working 5 days per week from 9am - 3pm
• Permanent Part Time role

About the Opportunity
Uniting Ella Early Learning Haberfield has supported families in our community for over 30 years, with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children from birth to five years. Within our historic federation house and beautiful grounds in a quiet residential street, our service offers warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments designed to inspire and engage. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care.

What you’ll be doing
As our Cook, you will:

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5
• Cater to allergies and dietary needs while following food safety and hygiene guidelines
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and food preparation schedules

Who we’re looking for

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (Desirable not required)
• Experience in preparing meals in an early learning or similar setting
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to support across roles
• A team player who lives our Uniting values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold

What we offer you

• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

• Enjoy five weeks of annual leave for optimal work-life balance.


• We offer opportunities for your personal and career development.


• Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

Every Action Counts. Every Voice Matters.

Join us in a full-time role based at our Lismore office, until June 30, 2027. You'll enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, and great perks including a discounted gym membership and health insurance .

Who are we?
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented locally.
As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, North Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports activities that improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with developmental delay and/or disability.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

What This Role Offers Me

In this role, I will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families by supporting the delivery of the NDIS early childhood approach at a local level. I will work closely with families to help children reach their full potential through effective planning and support while also fostering meaningful connections within the community. Collaborating with a passionate team of professionals, I will contribute to positive outcomes through a flexible working arrangement that includes a mix of office, community, and home-based work.

Every day brings new opportunities to influence positive outcomes—whether it's navigating complex family dynamics, interpreting developmental assessments, or facilitating access to Early childhood supports through the NDIA. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where I can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families while growing both personally and professionally.

What I Will Be Doing

As a Coordinator, I will:

• 
  Support families through a child and family-centred approach, ensuring children receive the appropriate interventions based on best practice evidence.
  


• 
  Use my diploma or higher qualifications in Early Childhood, Allied Health, Social Work, or a related field to support evidence-based decision-making.
  


• 
  Complete functional assessments for children with developmental concerns or disabilities, determining their needs and ensuring timely referrals to appropriate support pathways.
  


• 
  Connect families to community services and mainstream programs to enhance their social participation and access to essential services.
  


• 
  Guide families through NDIS plan reassessments , gathering evidence, assisting with goal development, and ensuring the right support is in place.
  


• 
  Utilise the NDIS plan to support children and their families with improved choice, control, social participation, and overall quality of life.
  

Why I Want This Role at Northcott

I’m passionate about making a real difference—and this role lets me do exactly that.

• 
  Customer Focus: Building positive, trusting relationships with children and families while meeting their needs.
  


• 
  Trusted Expertise : My background in early childhood or allied health is valued and has a real, visible impact.
  


• 
  Career Growth : Northcott supports my development within a purpose-driven, respected organisation.
  


• 
  Real Rewards : Salary packaging, extra leave, and wellbeing support allow for balance and sustainability in the role.
  


• 
  Inclusive Culture : I feel respected, heard, and supported in a culture that celebrates diversity and individuality.
  

This role gives me purpose, growth, and balance—all in one. Explore how your passion can create change: NDIS Early Childhood Approach .

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for the position, please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, with applications closing on the 29th of August.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .

At Uniting NSW.ACT , we believe every child deserves a great start in life – and that starts with you !

We’re inviting passionate, reliable, and values-driven educators to join our talent pool across the Western Suburbs & Hills District of Sydney .

Whether you're an experienced Early Childhood Teacher, Diploma-qualified Educator, Certificate III holder, or an energetic OSHC Educator – if you love working with children and want meaningful work that fits your lifestyle, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Uniting?

• Work when it works for you – For casual roles, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Your work matters – We offer above award wages because we value the passion and expertise you bring!
• Feel genuinely supported – Be part of a warm, inclusive team that values your contributions and celebrates your impact
• Grow your skills – Access professional development, ongoing training, and future career pathways within a leading organisation
• Boost your income – For non-casual roles, benefit from above-award pay and salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• Make a real difference – Every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds and create positive, lasting change in children's lives

Locations You Can Support:

We operate beautiful, community-focused services across:

• Castle Hill – Wesley Preschool
• Baulkham Hills – St Matthew’s Preschool
• Seven Hills – Grantham Heights Early Learning
• Oxley Park – Susanna Early Learning
• Westmead – Westmead Early Learning
• North Parramatta – North Parramatta OSHC
• Ermington – Ermington Preschool
• Greystanes – Tigers/Dolphins OSHC & Greystanes Uniting Church ChildCare
• St Clair – Harold Wheen Preschool
• Quakers Hill – Noah’s Ark Preschool
• Oatlands – Airlie Preschool
• Galston – Galston Early Learning

Who We’re Looking For:

• Passionate early childhood educators and OSHC professionals
• Certificate III, Diploma, or ECT qualified (depending on role)
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW)
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Positive, flexible and ready to jump in and make every moment count

About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.