Kindergarten Relief and Support Officer

 

Main characteristics

Company

Surf Coast Shire Council

Salary

$68,464 $73,041 (plus 10% super)

Employment type

Full time

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Permanent Full Time
$68,464 $73,041 (plus 10% super)
This role is responsible for the relief of staff and will attract an additional on call rate of $147.84 per week.

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & working from home

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire Council exits to support our growing community and environment to thrive, a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road. It is one of the tourist draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Your New Career
Our Early Years department provides our community with kindergarten programs in various locations throughout Shire. This role plays an integral part in ensuring that our Kindergarten programs are staffed appropriately, to the correct ratios, with suitably qualified employees. It is also responsible for collaborating with local community groups and businesses to ensure that the facilities are resourced with the appropriate materials and equipment by sourcing recycled materials and implementing creating program ideas.

What you will bring to the role
If you are passionate about working within the early years sector and want to play a part in making a positive start to a childs school years, we want to hear from you. You will also be someone who has:Previous experience in rostering staff absences within the early years sectorExperience in sourcing recycled and sustainable materials and products for use in the educational programAbility to work with families and children in an education and care setting

This role is responsible for the relief of staff and will attract an additional on call rate of $147.84 per week.

Mandatory Requirements (Skills & Experience)Minimum of a Certificate III in Childrens Services from an ACECQA approved training organisation.Knowledge of staff to child ratios in early years services.Knowledge of qualification requirements for early years staff.Knowledge and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Regulations (2011), National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework. Knowledge and enthusiasm for creating environmentally sustainable early years services.Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma)

Working for us
Surf Coast Shire Council is committed to a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success.

What youll loveJob securityFlexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time optionsCareer development & learning opportunities, we help our people growPurchase of additional annual leaveFree onsite parkingLeave LoadingEmployee Assistance Program

The successful applicant will also need to meet the below criteria:A current WWCC.Must be able to work in line with the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the above mandatory requirements will be considered for this position.

Applications close 5pm on 22 May 2022. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Georgie Shepherd on 0417 312 143.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.