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Employment Opportunities

Please see below the current employment opportunities at our four Sweetpeas locations. Learn more about each location here.
 

If there are no job listings currently, you can still register your interest here.​​

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Casual Educators

Casuals

We are looking for educators to join our team and work casually at our services in the Penrith region with:

  • Friendly, professional teams;

  • Opportunities for permanent part time or full time work in the future;

  • Wages paid on a casual rate, under the Children's Services Modern Award 2010;

  • Shifts based on your availability.

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Educators of any qualification level in Early Childhood Education are welcome to apply. (All Sweetpeas employees are required to have a current Working With Children Check.)

 

If you think you are the right person for this role, you can apply for the position using our Careers form.​

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Cranebrook

Current employment opportunities available at the original Sweetpeas service.

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To learn more about this location, click the button below.

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The successful ECT applicant will be required to plan for and lead a small group of preschool aged children (4-5 years) utilising the EYLF and play-based curriculum.

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Service educators are responsible for providing the highest quality of education and care for children enrolled. We expect our educators' work to be consistent with our philosophy and curriculum, and to meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice.

  • Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions.

  • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.

  • Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

  • Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.

  • Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.

  • Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or above (if you are enrolled in an ECT degree and either have a Diploma qualification OR are at least 50% complete, you may also be eligible)

  • NESA registration (if degree complete)

  • Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

  • Current first aid and CPR (HLTAID012+HLTAID009)

  • Child Protection training (CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025)

  • Experience preferred, but not required - new graduates welcome to apply

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong understanding of NQS and EYLF

 

If this sounds like you, apply now using our Careers form!

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Penrith

Current employment opportunities available at our Sweetpeas location in the Penrith CBD.

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To learn more about this location, click the button below.

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There are no employment vacancies at our Penrith service at this time. Please feel free to register you interest for future employment using our Careers form.​

Sweetpeas St Clair

St Clair

Current employment opportunities available at our third Sweetpeas service, located in the suburb of St Clair.

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To learn more about this location, click the button below.

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The successful ECT applicant will be required to plan for and lead a small group of preschool aged children (4-5 years) utilising the EYLF and play-based curriculum.

​

Service educators are responsible for providing the highest quality of education and care for children enrolled. We expect our educators' work to be consistent with our philosophy and curriculum, and to meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice.

  • Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions.

  • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.

  • Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

  • Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.

  • Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.

  • Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or above (if you are enrolled in an ECT degree and either have a Diploma qualification OR are at least 50% complete, you may also be eligible)

  • NESA registration (if degree complete)

  • Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

  • Current first aid and CPR (HLTAID012+HLTAID009)

  • Child Protection training (CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025)

  • Experience preferred, but not required - new graduates welcome to apply

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong understanding of NQS and EYLF

 

If this sounds like you, apply now using our Careers form!

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St Marys

Current employment opportunities available at our fourth Sweetpeas service in St Marys.

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To learn more about this location, click the button below.

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The successful ECT applicant will be required to plan for and lead a small group of preschool aged children (4-5 years) utilising the EYLF and play-based curriculum.

​

Service educators are responsible for providing the highest quality of education and care for children enrolled. We expect our educators' work to be consistent with our philosophy and curriculum, and to meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice.

  • Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions.

  • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.

  • Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

  • Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.

  • Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.

  • Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or above (if you are enrolled in an ECT degree and either have a Diploma qualification OR are at least 50% complete, you may also be eligible)

  • NESA registration (if degree complete)

  • Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

  • Current first aid and CPR (HLTAID012+HLTAID009)

  • Child Protection training (CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025)

  • Experience preferred, but not required - new graduates welcome to apply

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong understanding of NQS and EYLF

 

If this sounds like you, apply now using our Careers form!

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OOSH

Current employment opportunities available at our OOSH service in Cranebrook.

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To learn more about this location, click the button below.

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There are no employment vacancies at our OOSH service at this time. Please feel free to register you interest for future employment using our Careers form.​

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CRANEBROOK | (02) 4730 4600 | sweetpeaskindy@gmail.com

PENRITH | (02) 4721 4920 | sweetpeaskindypenrith@gmail.com

ST CLAIR | (02) 9834 6011 | sweetpeaskindystclair@gmail.com

ST MARYS | (02) 9623 5069 | sweetpeaskindystmarys@gmail.com

OOSH | (02) 4722 4815 | sweetpeas.ooshcb@gmail.com

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