Early Childhood Educator Certificate III (Inclusion Support)

• Temporary part-time opportunity until March 7 2025
• Based at Morobe Street Children's Centre located in Heidelberg
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing

Our community of educators are passionate about Early Childhood Education and advocating for best practice and continuous improvement in Early Years. We welcome and 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 Islander’s ways of knowing and being.

About the Role:

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will support the provision of a high-quality innovative educational program that meets the needs of children aged from birth to 6 years.

You will be required to work Monday and Wednesday 8 Hours 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm with one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Successful completion of Certificate 3 or equivalent 
  Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
• Awareness of the cultural needs of families.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to maintain written records and write reports relating to program goals and child development.
• Knowledge and understanding of mandatory Reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to Banyule City Councils values

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Police Check
• Working with Children's Check
• CPR / Level 2 First Aid
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate

How to apply:

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Raj Kaur on (03) 9459 8998for a confidential conversation.

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

Applications close: Thursday 1 August 2024 at 11.45PM

Why choose Banyule?

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 career 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 options (depending on work area)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Study assistance
• 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 and 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.