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About UsGeorges River Council owns and operates six children’s services across our LGA located at Beverley Hills, Carss Park, Kogarah, Penshurst, South Hurstville, and Oatley West. Council’s Children’s Services educate and care for approximately 400 children with enrolments continuing to grow. We have a team who have been recognised for excellence in Environmental Programming and we are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan which is developed in consultation with Aboriginal staff and community members.Our educators take pride in their Early Childhood Education profession. We adhere to the guidelines, practices and regulations surrounding the National Quality Standards (NQS) and regularly review Quality Improvement Plans. Our services strive for excellence with two of our services receiving an overall exceeding rating by ACECQA. Our staff appreciate that we are a culturally diverse, united, supportive and social team. Our teams value and aim to create a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.Georges River Council is currently seeking experienced Early Childhood Educator's (Cert III) to join the dedicated and passionate early learning service team. This role is a permanent, full-time opportunity, based in Penshurst. About the Opportunity Permanent, Full-time position based at Long Day Care Centre, in PenshurstSalary is from $58,048.15 - $67,255.96 per annum plus 11% superannuation70 hours per fortnight with potential to opt into 9-day fortnight based on operational requirementDeliver innovative services that promote and support our communityAdditional Health and Wellbeing paid leaveFitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramSalary Packaging OptionsSponsored Study ProgramEmployee Rewards ProgramOngoing Education and Resources About YouYou're someone who is dedicated to providing high quality early childhood education and care to the community. In this role you will be responsible for: Providing a friendly, secure, and stimulating learning environment for all children attending the Centre, and to assist in the planning and implementation of programmes which meet the developmental, cultural and special needs of children in care.Providing support to and ensuring regular communication with parents of children in care. What We're Looking ForKnowledge, Skills and Qualifications Certificate III in Children’s Services.Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Certificates, with at least 6 months until expiry.Approved current Working with Children Check, with at least 6 months until expiry.NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Child Protection Training Certificate.Previous experience working with children 0-5 years of age, in a Childcare Centre setting.Sound oral communication skills and ability to relate well to children, parents, staff, volunteers and the community.Ability to work as a member of a team, and to provide role-modelling as appropriate.Understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements.Demonstrated ability or willingness to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable Attributes Food Handling and Preparation Training or CertificationDemonstrated ability or willingness to prioritise and meet study and work commitments and/or deadlinesAbility to speak a relevant community language e.g. Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, GreekDemonstrated ability and willingness to work with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds and children and families with special needsBroad knowledge of child developmentDemonstrated experience in assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Centre programmes If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.If you would like further information on this role, please contact Justin Inglis, Penshurst Long Day Care Centre on 0400 499 430.Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST.Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position. Apply Now