Frankston City Council Hiring for Educator Job at Frankston Full Time

Job no: 492399
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Services

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the role
Councils Family Health Support Services Department is looking for an Educator who will be responsible for providing a safe and stimulating environment for children and ensuring the provision of a quality service that is accessible, flexible and responsive to the needs of families and community. . Your main responsibilities will include:

• Working in a team environment to support the implementation of an education and care program that supports children’s learning and development
• Providing an environment that caters for each child’s needs with regards to safety, health, nutrition, personal development and general well-being.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers

About you
The following qualifications/experience are required for the position:

• Minimum qualification in Certificate 3 Children’s Services, in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (National Law) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
• Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
• A sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework

The following is desired for the position:

• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families

Why Frankston Council?
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave

This permanent full time position is a Band 3, currently remunerated between $62,739.10 to $66,456.91 per annum, plus superannuation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Karen Wheeler on 03 9768 1653 or [email protected]
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information
It is a condition of employment that all Frankston City Council employees declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status. The successful candidate will be required to declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status prior to commencing employment. This includes providing a copy of a valid Vaccination Certificate. All staff of are required to have Covid-19 Vaccinations in line with vaccination directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and the Victorian State Government. All positions at Council are covered by Mandatory Vaccination requirements and as such the successful candidate must provide evidence of being Covid-19 Vaccinated to Council as part of the pre-employment process.
Frankston City Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
Frankston City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

Advertised: 06 Jan 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Jan 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Job Type: Full-time