Group Leader (Childcare)
Job No:
29796
Location:
Nhulunbuy, NT
- Further your childcare career with this award winning, not-for-profit centre!
- Don't miss the chance to become part of a warm, friendly and wholly supportive team environment where your work and care will never be taken for granted!
- Furnished accommodation available for the right person!
- Enjoy RDO's & Time in Lieu to enjoy this stunning location!
- Excellent remuneration to $49,000, commensurate with skills and experience, PLUS super and a weekly allowance of $75!
- Further benefits include option to salary sacrifice your rent, bi-annual flight allowance and relocation allowance!
About the Organisation
At Nhulunbuy Child Care Services, they seek a philosophy that will facilitate children to develop their social, emotional, communication, moral, cognitive and physical growth. This organisation supports a community that is committed to enhancing children's self esteem through positive daily interactions, strength based, anti bias experiences and relationships of mutual trust by recognising independent identities.
Nhulunbuy Child Care Services has been running a non-profit community based childcare centre out of Nhulunbuy for the last 17 years, following an Emergent Curriculum within the 'Early Years Learning Framework'. This centre caters for children aged between 12 weeks to 5 years.
About Nhulunbuy
Nhulunbuy is a modern mining town on the far north-east Territory coast. The area is renowned for its long white sandy beaches, azure waters and green vegetation inviting many recreational activities such as cultural tours, visiting the art centre, walking trails and fishing — let’s not forget the fishing!
The town boasts a strong community spirit and has all of the modern facilities including supermarkets, restaurants and clubs, hair and beauty salons, pharmacy, clothing shops, bank, post office, all medical needs, sporting groups, and a public swimming pool. It's the perfect place to raise a family or just escape the city-life and enjoy the serenity.
With daily flights to Cairns or Darwin, you'll be a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough should you desire.
Nhulunbuy has the best of both worlds - the beauty of a country town with the benefits of all the modern facilities - why would you want to live anywhere else?
About the Opportunity
Nhulunbuy Child Care Services has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Group Leader/2IC to join their dedicated and supportive team in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.
As a full time Group Leader/2IC, you will primarily be responsible for the 3-5 year old room. This will involve formulating and implementing long and short-term curriculum goals and philosophies, as well as assisting in the coordination of the daily operations of the centre.
You will be instrumental in delivering high quality, inclusive and educational activities in a secure and nurturing environment as well as ensuring families and children are offered support when required.
More specifically your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Formulating and maintaining developmental records and files;
- Planning for the long and short term needs of each child within the 3-5 year old room;
- Treating each child with dignity and respect, taking into consideration any cultural, socioeconomic or other differences;
- Familiarising yourself with the processes involved in working within and outside the Centre;
- Attending in-Centres, conferences and meetings when required, and providing reports to others at staff meetings; and
- Involving parent/primary caregivers through regular communication in regard to events, program and matters concerning the Centre.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a long daycare centre, and will ideally have completed, or be working towards completion of a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent, and have an understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.
You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with exceptional organisational and demonstrated team management skills. It is a requirement of the position that you possess a current Senior First Aid Certificate and Ochre Card and have the ability to obtain a NT Police Clearance.
About the Benefits
For your hard work and dedication, Nhulunbuy Child Care Services will provide you with an excellent above award wage, circa $49,000, commensurate with skills and experience plus super! In addition, as a 2IC you will receive a weekly allowance of $75.00 - further enhancing your take home pay!
An additional range of fantastic benefits include:
- Option to Salary Sacrifice your rent;
- 4 weeks annual leave;
- Bi-annual flight allowance;
- Monthly RDO;
- Time off in Lieu;
- Fully Furnished Accommodation (negotiable); and
- Relocation Allowance (negotiated)
If you find job satisfaction in teaching and developing the curiosity and knowledge of children, while helping them to achieve their full potential - then this role is for you! Apply Now!