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Diploma Educator | Warrawong Community Preschool 0-5

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Diploma Educator Maximum Term, Part Time 34 hours per weekMonday, Tuesday, Thursday @ 8hrs, Wednesday, Friday @ 5hrs Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your …

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Additional Educator | Warrawong Community Preschool 0-5

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Additional Educator (Certificate III Educator) Maximum Term, Part Time10 hours per weekWednesday, Friday @ 5hrs Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your exper…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Certificate III Educator | Warrawong Community Preschool 0-5

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per weekMonday to Friday @ 8 hours per day Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given to us…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Policy Coordinator

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid

Mid level

Permanent, full-time or part-time (4 days per week) Wollongong location (hybrid working options possible) Working with us, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freed…

Skills: Policy Development, Policy Management, Policy Writing, Report Writing, Organizational Skills

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Casual Educator | Wilton OOSH

Wilton, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Wilton OOSH Position: OOSH Educator Location: Wilton Public School Employment Type: Casual Working at Big Fat Smile there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise.…

Skills: Educational Programming, Child Care, Relationship Building, Safeguarding Children, Pedagogy

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Additional Educator | Balarang Fun Club

Shellharbour City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Balarang Fun Club - Additional Educator Position: Additional Educator Location: Balarang Fun Club Rostered Hours: Monday to Friday - 3 hours per day. After School Care. Employment Type: Maximum Term, Par…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Additional Educator | West Wollongong Fun Club

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at West Wollongong Fun Club- Additional Educator Position: Additional Educator Location: West Wollongong Fun Club Rostered Hours: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 5:30pm Employment Type: Maximum Term, Part-Time (…

Skills: Educational Programming, Child Care, Relationship Building, Safeguarding Children, Pedagogy

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Early Childhood Trainee | Woronora Heights Community Preschool

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Woronora Heights Community Preschool - Big Fat Smile! Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to begin your career in this rewarding field? Woronora Heights Community Preschool is se…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Pedagogy, Child Safety, Relationship Building

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Additional Educator | Bingara Gorge Fun Club

Wilton, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Bingara Gorge Fun Club - Additional Educator Position: Additional Educator Location: Bingara Gorge Fun Club Rostered Hours: Monday to Friday - 5.5 hours per day - School Term Only - No Vacation Care Empl…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Additional Educator | Bundanoon District Community Preschool | Term Only

Bundanoon, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Additional Educator (Certificate III Qualified) Maximum Term, Part Time15 hours per week Thursday & Friday @ 7.5 hours per day Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, Pedagogy

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Additional Educator | Helensburgh Community Preschool

Helensburgh, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

$31/hr–$33/hr

Entry level

Maximum Term, Part Time15 hours per week Thursday & Friday @ 7.5 hours per day $31.00 to $33.08 per hour Term only Preschool Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange f…

Skills: Early Childhood Education, Educational Programming, Relationship Building, Child Safeguarding, STEM Education

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OOSH Educator | Wilton OOSH

Wilton, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Wilton OOSH - Starting July 2026 Position: OOSH Educator Location: Wilton Public School Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time Rostered Hours: Monday - 2 hours BSC Tuesday - 5 hours BSC & ASC Wednesday - 5…

Skills: Educational Programming, Child Care, Relationship Building, Safeguarding Children, Pedagogy

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OOSH Educator | Wilton OOSH

Wilton, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Join Our Team at Wilton OOSH - Starting July 2026 Position: OOSH Educator Location: Wilton Public School Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time Rostered Hours: Monday - 2 hours BSC Tuesday - 5 hours BSC & ASC Wednesday - 5…

Skills: Educational Programming, Child Care, Relationship Building, Safeguarding Children, Pedagogy

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Diploma Educator | Warrawong Community Preschool 0-5

Big Fat Smile

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia • On-site

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  • Contract
  • professional certificate
  • Career Development Opportunities, Scholarships, Study Leave, Paid Practicum, Retail Discounts via Perks Hub, Wellness Hub Access
  • Posted 5d ago
  • ~34 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide quality education and care to children aged 0-5 while contributing to educational programs that support learning goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and the local community.

Requirements

Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and possess a valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check. Requires a demonstrated commitment to child safeguarding and cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Full job description

Diploma Educator

  • Maximum Term, Part Time
  • 34 hours per week
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday @ 8hrs, Wednesday, Friday @ 5hrs

Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day. And the beautiful relationships you’ll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

  • Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You’ll find meaningful career paths with opportunities for further development and promotions across our centres and head office.
  • Professional learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do, from learning more about infant-toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, cultural immersion and truth telling, to leadership through a neuroscience lens – these are some of the things our people have benefited from.
  • Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid prac and more.
  • Save money with our Perks Hub which has great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel and more.
  • Access to our Wellness Hub which has a wealth of curated content focused on your wellbeing, plus monthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
  • A holistic approach to your wellbeing with our employee assistance program, including counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
  • Save with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.
  • Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as safeguarding, inclusion professionals, and pedagogy and practice specialists.

Right now, we’re looking for a Diploma Educator for Warrawong Community Preschool. What makes this place special is the unique community spirit that you’ll feel part of. The experienced team of educators and teachers care for up to 40 children aged 0-5. We have two natural outdoor play spaces with experiences intentionally planned catering to the ages and needs of the children in our care, with lots of natural materials, water play and loose parts play, enabling all children many opportunities to explore and engage with their peers and educators. Our outdoor spaces include climbing/balancing, bush tucker gardens, large sandpit and mud play area including ‘mud’ kitchens, a fort and dry river rock beds.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you’ll play a critical role in shaping young minds. You’ll create happy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives. You’ll bring fun, laughter and play to each day, but most importantly, you’ll create magical moments for children to experiment and grow.

What your work will involve

  • Providing quality education and care to all children
  • Contributing to planning educational programs that supports a child’s learning to meet their goals
  • Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

What you need to succeed

  • Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy
  • Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
  • A fun-loving attitude and big smile!

Our commitment to safeguarding children

Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at Big Fat Smile. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect.

This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child safe culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need:

  • A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
  • A cleared National Criminal Record Check
  • Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
  • Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
  • Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
  • Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

How to apply

Please send us:

  • A copy of your resume
  • A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

At Big Fat Smile we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

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    Diploma EducatorEarly Childhood EducationPreschoolChild SafeguardingNSW Working with Children CheckPedagogyTrauma Responsive PracticeCultural ImmersionNational Child Safety TrainingInfant-Toddler PedagogyNot-for-profit

    About Big Fat Smile

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    WE ENRICH THE LIVES AND MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

    Industry
    Education Management
    Company size
    501-1,000 employees
    Founded
    1981
    Headquarters
    Wollongong, New South Wales
    LinkedIn followers
    2,948

    We're Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does. We are creating an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected – regardless of their differences. Where we can work together in courageous and imaginative ways. Where we can lead the sector through excellence and advocate the important role our educators play. Since 2012, 100% of our centres are rated ‘Exceeding’ and ‘Meeting’ the National Quality Standard. Here you’ll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our service types. And with professional learning and growth at the heart of everything we do, you’ll have the support to take the next steps in your career. More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

    Offices: 276 Keira St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500, AU

    Child and Family ServicesCommunity PreschoolsBefore and After School CareChildren's Art StudioArt Galleryand Inclusion ProgramsEducationNon ProfitChild Care
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    About Big Fat Smile

    LinkedInVisit site

    WE ENRICH THE LIVES AND MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

    Industry
    Education Management
    Company size
    501-1,000 employees
    Founded
    1981
    Headquarters
    Wollongong, New South Wales
    LinkedIn followers
    2,948

    We're Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does. We are creating an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected – regardless of their differences. Where we can work together in courageous and imaginative ways. Where we can lead the sector through excellence and advocate the important role our educators play. Since 2012, 100% of our centres are rated ‘Exceeding’ and ‘Meeting’ the National Quality Standard. Here you’ll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our service types. And with professional learning and growth at the heart of everything we do, you’ll have the support to take the next steps in your career. More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

    Offices: 276 Keira St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500, AU

    Child and Family ServicesCommunity PreschoolsBefore and After School CareChildren's Art StudioArt Galleryand Inclusion ProgramsEducationNon ProfitChild Care
    View all jobs at Big Fat Smile

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