Child Care Educator (Qualified)

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment

Status: 6 month Temporary Part-Time opportunity with the possibility of extension (0.6 FTE)

Salary range: Level 4.1 to 4.3 ($72,446.20 – 74,788.40 pro-rata) based on skills and experience.

Job Description

Albany Regional Day Care is looking for Child Care Educator Qualified or ECT for regular Wednesday, Thursday and Friday work.

In this role you will report to the Child Care Educator Team Leader, with your duties seeing you:

• Working as a team member and assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment, which meets children’s needs and encourages parent participation;
• Oversee the curriculum and act as a specialist advice contact for early childhood learning; and
• Generally assisting in the functioning of the Centre.
• Incorporating the early years framework (EYLF) curriculum into programs and providing guidance to other Child Care Educators.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in either role you will need:

• A passion for working with children;
• The ability to communicate well with the team and parents;
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent;
• First Aid and Working with Children Check; and,
• The ability to manage the demands of a busy workplace.
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or equivalent for ECT only.

If this sounds like you, please apply.

Interested? Please review the full job information below before applying

• Position Description 
• Advice To Applicants
• Conditions And How To Apply

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the cover letter criteria outlined in the Conditions and How To Apply.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Letitia Stone, Manager Facilities at letitia.stone@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3650.  

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Thursday 25 July 2024.

What We Offer:

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation matching of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.