Orange City Council Hiring for Trainee Diploma Trained Educator Job at Orange Full Time

Weekly Hours: 38
Weekly Salary: $348.76 – $709.46 (dependant on level of education and time out of school)
Positions Available: 5

NOTE: This is a temporary traineeship. This position will last 2 years.

(this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim – to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

This role is designed to undertake training through a Traineeship agreement, and work with a team to assist in the provision of a safe, stimulating, healthy and caring education and care service which fosters and maximizes each child’s individual development potential. You will do this by working with a team in the provision of an education and care service in line with the approved plan. You will also be enrolled and must complete a Diploma of Education and Care over the course of two years.

Council currently has positions across its 3 Long Day Care centres, the Occasional Care service and our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services.

So what do you need?

• An understanding of children and their needs, and an interest in the education and care industry
• Ability to successfully enrol and complete a Diploma of Education and Care
• Working with Children Check Clearance (or ability to obtain before starting)
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• Must be able to provide full vaccination evidence for COVID-19
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

Benefits

• Be paid to study! In line with Council’s Educational Assistance Policy you will be eligible for a paid study day every 2 weeks
• Forget about course fees! As a Council Trainee we will cover the course fees associated with the successful completion of your subjects
• Enjoy our flexible work arrangements. As part of your employment with Council you will be eligible for a rostered day off every 4 weeks!

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Senior Children’s Services Coordinator, Melissa Stanford, on (02) 6393 8624

Applications close Sunday 16 January 2022

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.