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Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III)

Bega Valley Shire Council

Bega & Eden locations available, Australia

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Date posted: November 21, 2024

Closes: Dec 08, 2024


A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunities

We have multiple opportunities for compassionate individuals to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation, and implementation of programs for children and families. 

As Early Childhood Educators, you will play a key part in fostering a positive learning environment by enhancing both the educational program and the aesthetic surroundings. You will ensure that all concerns, complaints, and significant issues affecting the operation, children, families, and staff are documented and reported, while adhering to established protocols and procedures.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking individuals who hold a Certificate III in Children's Services (equivalent or willing to obtain) and has a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
  • Sound skills in building respectful and equitable relationships with children, families, teams, and others in the community.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide safe and stimulating environments that support children’s wellbeing and learning.
  • Current first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma management qualification.

Benefits

These are permanent full time positions working 38 hours per week. There may also be the possibility for part-time/job-share arrangements, fixed term arrangements and casual employment.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $61,203.69 gross per annum, comprising of:

  • $1,055.60 per week base salary
  • $121.39 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position may include:

  • Rostered day off scheme 
  • Additional allowances (as per the Award)
  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Kristy Whitney - Nominated Supervisor on 02 6499 2302.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 8 December 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

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