Little Zak's Academy Careers Day - South Coast

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.We are proud to be well established on the South Coast, with centres in:CorrimalWongawilliShellharbourKiamaBomaderryTo support our growing teams, we are hosting a Careers Day in Shellharbour. This is your opportunity to meet our team, learn more about Little Zak’s Academy vision/mission/values, and explore available opportunities.Now Hiring For Multiple RolesCertificate III EducatorsDiploma EducatorsEarly Childhood TeachersRoom LeadersAssistant Directors / Educational LeadersCareers Day Location: Little Zak's Academy Shellharbour. While the event will be held in Shellharbour, we are interviewing and recruiting for all of our South Coast centres.SessionTuesday, 21 October 2025 – 6:30pm to 8:30pmAttendance is by invitation only. Apply now to be considered!Why Join Us? We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak’s receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balanceCompetitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own childrenA paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave$1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referralContinuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders ProgramEmployee Assistance Program via Sonder, a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it.Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply)Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)About you:Completed or working towards an ACECQA-approved Certificate III/Diploma/Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education & CareCurrent Working with Children CheckWorking knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)Little Zak's Child Safety CommitmentLittle Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 *** for more information.Additional InformationMeet our team and learn about our vision, mission, and valuesDiscover exciting roles in our Little Zak's Academy South Coast centresExclusive, invite-only Careers Day on 21 October - apply now!