Careers at Connect
“Together, we support children’s and families’ learning, safety and wellbeing.”
If you’re looking to join a workplace that has an inspiring purpose, offers a family-friendly work environment, and nurtures your personal and professional development, join the Connect Children and Families team.
We’re a small Blue Mountains Community based not-for-profit organisation, meaning we exist purely to improve the lives of children and their families in NSW’s Blue Mountains region and areas of Western Sydney. Our work truly makes a difference, creating positive change for children, families and community.
Our small organisational size means greater employee connection and a community feel to our workplace. Our team members are names not numbers.
Benefits of working at Connect
- Situated in beautiful bushland surroundings
- Lots of part time opportunities to fit around family and study
- Female friendly working environment
- Not for Profit, Values based workplace
- Nurturing professional development
- Competitive Salaries and benefits
- Salary packaging – helping you to reduce your taxable income and increase your fortnightly take home pay
- Passionate, friendly team that live the values
- We encourage diverse staffing to reflect the diverse children and families’ we support and encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as well as candidates with a disability - We are a Child Safe organisation
We are excited to announce that Connect is participating in the Federal Early Childhood Worker Retention Payment initiative.
Start Your Career as an Early Childhood Trainee at Connect!
Are you a young person, school leaver, or someone looking to start a new and rewarding career in early childhood education? Connect is excited to announce that we are recruiting trainees to join our dynamic team!
Why Choose Connect?
• Comprehensive Training: Our Trainee Program offers 3hrs paid study time as well as paid practical experience.
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a supportive community that values growth, learning, and collaboration.
• Career Advancement: We provide clear pathways for career progression, ensuring you have opportunities to grow within our organisation.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience working with children in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children.
• School leavers eager to start a fulfilling career.
• Anyone interested in starting a new career, making a positive impact in the lives of young children.
Benefits of Our Trainee Hub:
• Access to experienced mentors and educators.
• Regular workshops and professional development sessions.
• A welcoming and inclusive community.
• Opportunities to network with industry professionals.
Apply here today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in early childhood education. If a position isn’t currently available in your preferred location, please register your interest in the section below.
Early Childhood Trainee
Expression Of Interest
Connect and Nurture Volunteers
Blue Mountains & Penrith
Current career opportunities
Nothing that fits your skills yet?
Why not email us and ask to be added to our Talent Pool?
We will keep your details on record for 12 months and contact you if an opportunity arises that fits your profile.