Warrumbungle Shire Council Hiring for Assistant Educator Job at Coonabarabran Full Time

Department: Children’s Services

Reports to: Senior Supervisor Children’s Services

Salary Range: $965 – $1,101 per 35 hour week + superannuation

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. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.

Benefits of working for Council

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

Long Service Leave after 5 years

RDO

Support for training and professional development

Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay

The Position

The Assistant Educator is responsible for contributing to the care and education of a group of children, in a designated room, in conjunction with other members of staff. The position contributes to the planning, programming and routines for the designated room and individual children. The Assistant Educator a may, at times, be delegated the duties of Room Leader and would be responsible for the designated room during that time. They may also at times be delegated to duties at Connect Five Children’s Services and Coonabarabran After School and Vacation Care.

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Please note, all Children’s Services staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Essential Requirements

Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct

Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements

At least 18 years of age

National Quality Framework approved Certificate III in Early Childcare Education and Care or actively studying for this qualification. More information on approved qualifications can be found at acecqa.gov.au/qualifications/check

Experience working with children, parents, community, staff and committee in an early childhood education and care setting

Demonstrated ability to relate well to children of all ages, in particular children aged 0-6 years

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated appropriate level of computer skills, relevant to the Early Childhood Education and Care environment

Experience working as a member of a small team

Class “C” driver’s licence

Desirable Requirements

Experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting / Preschool and Long Day Care

Demonstrated ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of a quality play-based programme for an Early Childhood and Education setting

Experience contributing to programming for individual children and groups of children with additional needs

Able to be registered and appointed as a Person in Day to Day Charge (PIDTC) as required

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

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

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 26 June 2022.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council.