CHILDCARE JOBS AT GOWRIE NSW

What makes us different at Gowrie NSW is our people. They are indispensable to our organisation and in building a better future for our youngest of citizens. When our people thrive, then naturally so do the children in our care.

We’re a proud for-purpose, non-profit organisation that with our people have built a strong reputation as a leader in the childcare sector since 1940. We provide inclusive and tailored childcare, family support and professional development services to the early and middle childhood sector. 

Our employees are nurtured with the same conviction that we do with the children in our care. We encourage them to discover, connect and learn. We celebrate them, reward them, prioritise their well-being and value their opinions. We advocate and adapt to their needs, and invest in their desired career pathways.

We’ve built a culture that values inclusivity and diversity. Gowrie NSW is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people, of all ages and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for all job types within our organisation.

When you join Gowrie NSW, you become an important part of our community. That means working in an empowering environment that’s enriching, fulfilling and collaborative.

As a non-profit organisation, we invest back into our people, culture and childcare centres. We’re committed to supporting our team members in ways that really matter to them. Offering benefits that suit different life stages, that reward high achievers and support career aspirations. 

At Gowrie NSW, every individual’s voice, efforts and time are valued. Our jobs in early education and childcare offer:

• Competitive salary packaging including well above award rates, rostered days off, paid breaks and programming time.
• Generous childcare discounts up to 50%.
• Permanent full-time, part-time and casual positions.
• Flexible working hours that suit your life, with shifts from 7am-3pm, 10am-6pm or anywhere in between. 
• Collaborative, resourced and stimulating work environment.
• Supportive, inclusive and democratic culture.
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities across the organisation.
• Earn while you learn paid study support.
• Monthly reward and recognition programs.
• Ability to have a real say in decisions that really matter.
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring a new Gowrie NSW employee.
• Ongoing free professional learning and development opportunities through the Gowrie NSW Education Hub that include online webinars, face to face workshops, seminars, conferences as well as specialist courses, including NESA endorsed courses for our educators.
• Access to a global network of childcare sector experts, Gowrie NSW Consultancy, dedicated mentors and learning circles.
• Genuine focus on wellbeing and work life balance, supported by our dedicated wellbeing committee.
• A range of free resources including our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. 
• Paid uniform allowance. 
• Opportunity to work in a vast network of childcare centres in NSW and the ACT locations.
• Stability in working for an industry leading, high quality childcare provider that has been operating for over 80 years.

If you’d like to be part of shaping our future generation and forward your own career with Gowrie NSW, check out our current employment opportunities or submit your expression of interest.

You can either apply directly to a specific available job listing or submit your interest in working for Gowrie NSW via our website. Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be in contact regarding an interview and the next steps forward. 

You’re welcome to get in contact with our recruitment team via phone on 02 9321 4957. They’re available to take your call between 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

Each and every role within Gowrie NSW contributes to the future success of the children in our care. Whether you’re seeking out a role as an educator, member of our support staff or part of our leadership team. We look for people who are passionate about child development and education. 

Gowrie NSW recognises and values our team members and community. We seek out people who share these same qualities:

• Enthusiastic, go-getter attitude.
• Nurturing, engaging, fun, creative and adaptable. 
• Inclusive, advocate, respect and support all.
• Lead by example and are positive, empowering role models.
• Love working with children and are committed to our communities.
• Team players with a desire to learn and grow.
• Aligned with our vision, values and strategy.

All of our roles at Gowrie NSW require their own unique set of skills, experience and qualifications. In general, we require:  

• Our educators have a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood.
• Our teachers hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification.
• All employees have a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration in the ACT. 
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards.
• Current certificates in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management are highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with children is highly regarded. 

There are many roles available in childcare, including daycare workers, centre managers, before and after school assistants and nannies. Some roles require official accreditation while others can be advanced through experience. 

At Gowrie NSW, our jobs in early education and childcare span educator and teacher roles, childcare centre cooks, management and administration jobs. Each of our team members has a key role in contributing to better the future generation.  

Early childhood educators provide a holistic approach to children’s learning and development. Educators inspire each child’s curiosity by setting up learning environments tailored to each child's interests and abilities. 

Gowrie NSW allocates one primary educator to each child, to be responsible for and nurture through their most formative years. To advocate for and become highly attuned to their needs, routines and unique cues. They build strong relationships with the child and their family, through their hands-on and observer roles, individually and as part of a wider team. 

We believe that our key educator approach gives each child the best chance to thrive within an environment where they have secure attachments.

Fundamental to leading by example for children, successful early childhood educators share some essential skills that work as building blocks in child development. 

Technical qualifications should complement soft skills. Such as patience, empathy, communication, critical thinking, organisation, creativity, enthusiasm, adaptability, leadership, active listening, collaboration and relationship building.

Early childhood education (ECE) is formal and informal learning, tailored to each individual child to enable them to discover and thrive in their own unique way. Rooted in the understanding that years 0-8 are a child’s more formative years for development, ECE sets strong foundations for future education. 

Both ECE and preschool allow children to learn through free play and structured learning. Preschool is usually for children aged 3-5, whereas ECE is open to children from 6 weeks to school age. The interactive and personalised learning approach for each child is not generally feasible in preschool settings. 

Most preschools are school hours care, open between 8:30am-3:30pm, in line with school terms and close during school holidays. ECE is more flexible to family schedules. Gowrie NSW and ACT early childhood centres are open year-round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Our chefs also prepare and provide nutritious meals that promote children’s physical and cognitive growth. 

Depending on the type of role, you don’t necessarily need to have qualifications to work at Gowrie NSW. For childcare jobs as an educator, you’ll need an ACECQA-approved qualification or to be studying towards your qualification. 

All of our employees hold the necessary protective background checks that allow them to work with children. Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) for the ACT. 

You can find all our current vacancies here.  Can't find something that suits you, but love our vision and pedagogical philosophy? Submit an Expression of Interest and someone from our People and Culture team will be in touch.