Assistant Educator

Permanent Assistant Educator

Longreach Branch

Fulltime Package: $68,445.35 

Council will be accepting applications to fill a permanent full time Assistant Educator position. Applications will be received until Friday 10th May 2024

Exciting opportunities are available for a successful applicant to commence 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. 

The Position

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children attending the centre by assisting in the implementation of the daily programs and care situations, under the guidance and direction of Senior Educators and the Childcare Centre Director. 

This is the role for you, if:

• Possess a genuine passion for assisting in the development and growth of young minds;
• have strong communication and problem solving skills; and
• Are a fast learner who can adapt to change.

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 fulltime 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 $61,760.22 to $68,249.04, 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 fortnights; 
• Superannuation of up to 12% of salary available upon commencement;
• Rostered-Day-Off system;
• Salary sacrifice options; and
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Applications 

If you believe you would like to join the Longreach Regional Council team, 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. In achieving these goals, it is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to satisfactorily pass a Federal Police Check and medical screening. 

Council operates under a Drug and Alcohol Policy and the successful applicant will 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.