Early Childhood Educator Certificate III

• Permanent Full-time position
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A supportive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing

Our community of educators are passionate about Early Childhood Education and advocating for best practice & continuous improvement in the Early Years. We welcome & embrace diversity, cultural awareness, inclusion, acceptance, equity and the right to the same opportunities for all children, families and community members. This includes a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ ways of knowing and being. As Educators, we work in partnership with families, our community and other professionals to develop a curriculum that is responsive to each child’s needs, building on their, strengths, interests and knowledge.

About the Role:

The role is to ensure the provision of a high-quality innovative educational program that meets the individual needs of children aged from birth to 6 years and ensure that all interactions with the children are positive, respectful and friendly.

This is a permanent full-time position, working 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday at Morrobe Street Children's Centre located in Heidelberg West. The successful candidate must be available to work a rotating roster between 6.45 am to 6.15 pm.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Successful completion of Certificate 3 or equivalent (Mandatory)
• Current, recognised Level 2 First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, with CPR updates completed within the last 12 months (Mandatory)
• Awareness of cultural needs of families
• Effective communication with families, professionals, and people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Conflict management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Driver's licence

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Police Check
• Working with Children's Check

How to apply:

For more information about this position please download a copy of the position description. Any questions regarding the position and opportunities available, please contact Raj Kaur - Morobe Street Coordinator on 046 656 4700 for a confidential discussion.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close: Friday 20 September at 11.45 PM.

Why Choose Banyule City Council

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:  Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.