ABOUT US

Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (residential aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Cobar and Euabalong.

Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

Our brand new Early Learning Centre (ELC) has been architecturally designed specifically to exceed best practice industry standards and is expected to be 'open for business' in mid 2024, with the licensed capacity to accommodate up to 88 children.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, kind, and caring Educators to deliver outstanding education and care for the children at our new centre. 

Candidates will need be Diploma or Certificate III qualified and passionate about early childhood education and play based learning, with a commitment to bringing that learning to life through programs that inspire the children in our care to reach their full potential. We are looking for team players who brings their best selves to work and builds positive relationships with the children and families to create a safe, fun, inviting, and nurturing learning environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our educators are responsible for implementing an innovative learning program, documenting the children's learning journey, and ensuring the room operates efficiently and in accordance with the required standards, legislation, and regulations.

The ELC will open with three rooms, infants (6wks-2yrs), toddlers (2-3yrs), and preschool (3-5yrs). With all our children and educators transitioning across to the new service from Kubby, our team will need to grow. 

There are multiple positions and flexible working arrangements available, including full time, part time, lunch coverage, and call-in casuals. Employment terms and conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, with rates of pay dependent on the qualifications of the candidate. 

We will also consider applications from those who have not yet completed their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, but are actively working towards that qualification.

To apply, please attach a cover letter outlining your experience relating to this role, together with a copy of your current resume.

The position description for this role can be reviewed here.

For experienced and diploma qualified candidates, Council will consider visa sponsorship under our existing Orana DAMA Labour Agreement. 

Shortlisted candidates must undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.