Early Childhood Cook (Drysdale) OPENING JANUARY

Looking for your next opportunity within Story House? 🧩

Something special is opening in Drysdale this January and we’re looking an extraordinary cook who can nourish the minds of our extraordinary children to join us from the very beginning.

We want our children to thrive both physically and mentally and understand the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet. Through our partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, you'll be part of a food and learning experience that truly makes a difference.

This is your chance to step into a brand-new, purpose-built 99-place service and help shape how it feels, how it runs and how learning comes to life from day one.

Already a Story House-er? 🧩 Please apply via Main St and speak with your manager before submitting your application. If not, keep scrolling. 

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an internal interview process with members of our leadership team.

This process will focus on our Story House values, your approach to teamwork and relationships, and how you contribute to safe, inclusive and engaging environments for children, families and teams.

🧩 Learn more about the vision for the new service
🧩 Meet members of the leadership team
🧩 Share your strengths, experience and career goals
🧩 Show us how you bring our values to life each day

We’re intentionally building this team from day one and we want every piece to fit beautifully.

As part of the screening process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment physical medical assessment prior to an offer being made.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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