u/Fit-Future5572

I just started my full-time job with NSW Health this week, and honestly from my very first day I realised this role is not for me at all.
I’m currently on probation and I really don’t want to go back on Monday just to complete a notice period. I tried looking through my contract/award but couldn’t clearly find the probation exit terms.
I’m not planning to use this role on my resume or work at this specific hospital again, but I also don’t want to completely burn bridges with NSW Health overall.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What’s the best/professional way to handle this?

I’m not sure where to start. I’m an Early Childhood Teacher based in Australia, and I’ve been working in this industry for almost four years. I resigned from my last permanent job around April 2025, and since then, I’ve been working as a casual educator through an agency.

I’ve been trying to return to a full-time role, but I’m having a really hard time succeeding in interviews. I get very nervous and struggle with confidence. Recently, I received a job offer from a government-based centre. I was initially excited, but they offered me a diploma position instead of an ECT role. It took about a month to receive the offer letter, and during that time, I started questioning whether this is what I really want, as I feel this position might hold me back.

I’m also unhappy with the salary, as it’s the same as what I earned four years ago when I first started—almost $12 less per hour than what I was earning before I resigned from my previous job last year. To be honest, I’m currently struggling financially, so I still signed the offer letter.

However, deep down, I know I would be better suited as an ECT. This offer has really shaken me and made me question my worth. Why am I finding it so hard to succeed in interviews? I have experience as a Room Leader, Acting Educational Leader, and Responsible Person. I know I’m capable, but something feels like it’s holding me back. After receiving this offer, I feel more broken and hopeless.