Mobile Childcare Unit Assistand Educator

Mobile Childcare Unit Assistand Educator

Total Package Value - $62,835.76 to $69,427.28

An Assistant Educator role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to have a career working with children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years, helping them grow and develop, as they learn and experience new things. The applicant will also have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of educators with varied types of experience and education backgrounds from within the childcare services industry across the Childcare Centre.

Council will be accepting applications to fill the permanent full time position until Friday 03 June 2022. Late applications may not be considered.

The Position

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the daily program and care situation of the Mobile Childcare Unit. The unit runs a limited hours care program for children in Muttaburra, Aramac, Ilfracombe and Isisford each week of the school year under the guidance and direction of the Director. This position requires the unit to travel to these communities each day and requires one overnight stay each week. Please note your COVID-19 vaccination history may be requested upon acceptance of the role if successful, inline with the current Queensland Government mandate requirements for Childcare Workers.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience is not required to apply for this role! The successful applicant will have a genuine passion for and enjoy working with children, wanting to help them grow and develop throughout their time at the centre. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to undertake study to gain Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, which must be enrolled within three months of commencing in the role to be able to work in the centre. The successful applicant must have or be eligible to obtain Suitability Notice (Blue Card) through Commission for Children and Young People as well as have a First Aid and  CPR Certificate.

Salary and Conditions

This position is classified as an Assistant Children’s Services Worker Year 1 Unqualified to Assistant Children’s Services Worker Year 1 Qualified under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017, which offers a cash salary of $57,206.35 to $63,207.66, inclusive of all allowances and leave loading, depending on qualifications and experience. This position will receive 5 weeks annual leave including leave loading of 17.5%, 15 days sick leave, 9 day fortnight, Rostered-Day-Off system, salary sacrifice options, ongoing training and professional development and superannuation of up to 12% of salary is also available upon commencement.

Applications

If you believe you would like to join the Longreach Regional Council team, please contact Human Resources on (07) 4658 4111.

Please visit the Council website at www.longreach.qld.gov.au and download a copy of the Position Description and Advertising document. Applications must include a current resume, 2 work related references and a letter addressing how you meet the position requirements. Applications can be emailed to assist@longreach.qld.gov.au

Commitment to EEO and WH&S

Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff.

Council operates under a Drug and Alcohol Policy and the successful applicant may be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test, with a clear result, before an offer of employment is made.

Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.