Educator

Department: Children's Services

Reports to: Early Childhood Teacher/Children's Services Coordinator

Salary Range: $1,155 - $1,319 per 35 hour week + superannuation

As Educator, you will be a key part of our Children's Services team, fostering the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of the children of our community. You will help to create a safe, welcoming and caring environment where children can learn, play, and grow. In this role you will support the creation and delivery of education programs, designed to be engaging and inclusive and to cultivate curiosity and a love of learning.  Working with the team, you will help to create a secure and safe environment for children to learn and develop, build strong relationships with families encouraging open communication, and maintain professional standards and compliance to early childhood practices, policies and regulations. 

We currently have 2 positions available and are looking for someone who is creative, patient, empathetic, and passionate about early childhood education. To succeed in this role, you will need to have a good knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices, excellent skills in observation and assessment, strong planning and organisation skills.

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation. 

Selection criteria include:

• ACECQA approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a minimum – it would be advantageous if you hold the Diploma or are working towards it
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certifications
• Demonstrated understanding of the EYLF and NQF
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace, commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements 
• Previous experience is desirable, but not essential
• Class C driver’s licence.

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 2 February 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.