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.
Hazelwood Early Childhood Educators – Cert III & Diploma
Join Our Passionate Team at Hazelwood ECC – Opportunities for Certificate 3 and Diploma Educators.
Are you an educator with a true passion for working with infants and toddlers? Do you believe the first three years of life are crucial for a child’s development and deserve the highest care and education? If so, Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre is the perfect place for you!
About Us:
Hazelwood ECC is part of Connect Children and Families.
At Hazelwood ECC we have recently transitioned to specialise in providing education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years. At 3 years children then transition to Connect’s Possum ECC, which specialise in education and care for children aged 3-5 years.
We are committed to providing exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years. We focus on the most important early years of development, creating a nurturing, respectful environment where infants and toddlers are encouraged to grow, explore, and develop with confidence. Our educators build strong relationships with children and design purpose-driven spaces that promote independence, curiosity, and holistic development from the moment our youngest learners enter the door.
We achieve this through strong family partnerships and evidence-based practices, including Circle of Security Classrooms, Brain SET design, and The Family Partnership Model. In addition to this solid foundation, we are engaging in practitioner research to develop a unique pedagogy specifically tailored for children under three.
What We Offer:
• A supportive, warm, and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to work closely with infants and toddlers in a purpose- designed space
• Ongoing professional development (including leadership) and engagement in practitioner research focused on the needs of this age group
• A workplace committed to evidence-based best practices in early childhood development
• Paid team meetings
• Competitive salary, conditions, and additional well-being leave
About You:
We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated educators who:
•Have a deep passion for working with children aged birth to 3 years old
• Understand the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers and are committed to fostering these needs in a respectful, responsive way
• Are enthusiastic about applying evidence-based best practices
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
• Are committed to ongoing professional growth and actively seek out new learning opportunities in early childhood education
• Hold relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide nurturing, responsive care and education to children aged birth to 3 years, ensuring their safety, comfort, and developmental growth
• Work collaboratively with the team to plan, document, and implement programs tailored to each child’s needs and developmental milestones
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Engage in ongoing reflection, collaboration, and professional development to ensure best practices in early childhood education.
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.