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Educator Positions- Full time and Part time - Early Learning Centre

Job No: BOG108

Location: Nyngan

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 2 Sep 2024 AEST

Position's Vacant - Full time/Part time

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about the education and care of young children?

Do you have a creative flair, patience and good communication skills?

Are you caring, compassionate and have empathy for young children?

If you enjoy working in and contributing to a team environment and want to provide a high quality service to the families of Bogan Shire, then this fantastic opportunity to join the Children Services Team as an Educator at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre is exactly what you’re looking for.

The NSW Government now has fee-free training places available for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. So if you are interested in gaining your qualification in child care, now is the time to do so – get paid while you work towards your free qualification!

To be successful in this role you will have experience working with children, be self-motivated with a willingness to contribute to a team environment and provide a high quality service to the families, children and visitors of Bogan Shire.

This position will assist with implementing daily routines by preparing and conducting activities for children, maintaining ongoing records of children’s development, forming positive and nurturing relationships with children, ensuring the environment is safe, supportive, stimulating and educational. You will develop and foster curiosity, exploration and problem solving and ensure each child has a sense of belonging.

Conditions

Permanent full time - 35 hours per week.
Permanent part time - 21 hours per week

Salary Benefits

Remuneration at Grade 3 of Council’s salary system ($32.00 - $34.65 per hour)
4 weeks Annual Leave
Access to Sick and Carer’s Leave
11.5% superannuation
Council provided uniform
Ongoing professional development support
Access to salary sacrificed childcare at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre
Priority of Access for childcare at the Bogan Shire ELC for your 0-5 year old children
Discounted Child Care at the Bogan Shire ELC

Please click here to view the full Position Description.

About the Community

Nyngan and Bogan Shire are great communities. Nyngan, with its surrounding villages is widely seen as an attractive and safe small rural town with a functioning, supportive community that has access to a range of local services including schools, an early learning day care centre, emergency and health facilities including a new medical centre, a variety of sporting and community organisations and a number of businesses including supermarkets, cafes and clubs. All this, in a friendly and safe environment.

How to Apply

To apply please fill in the form below. You will be required to answer questions addressing the essential criteria found in the Position Description and will need to upload a cover letter and resume, including 2 referees before 4.30pm Monday 2 September 2024.

Once you start your application you will not be able to save and return to it later. Please allow yourself enough time to address the selection criteria and have digital copies of your resume and cover letter ready to upload.

Should you have any questions regarding the position or the application process please contact the People and Culture Department on 02 6835 9000.

Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.

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Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria. Demonstrated general knowledge of early childhood education and care and have a genuine interest in the education of children aged 0-12 years and a desire to encourage and support families and children in our community and possess the ability to form warm, responsive relationships with children.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria. Demonstrated ability to plan work and think independently with a common sense approach to problem solving and using good judgement to resolve issues and achieve results with a willingness to adapt as situations change.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria. Proven attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to proactively research and apply good judgement to issues that may arise, through relevant experience and proven problem solving skills. *

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria. Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.*

Please describe in detail your previous experience in relation to the following selection criteria. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently with minimal supervision, contribute positively to a team environment and promote a polite and professional culture within Council.*

Do you have Tertiary qualifications at AQF Level 3 (Cert III) or AQF Level 4 (Diploma) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent with relevant demonstrated experience over a period of at least 6 months and working towards an AQF level 3 or 4 qualification? Please attach relevant documentation with your application. *

Do you have clearance to work with children, as verified through a current Working with Children Check?*

Do you hold a Current First Aid Certificate?*

Do you hold a current manual class C, P1 or P2 drivers licence.?*

Do you have eligibility to work in Australia?*
1. Yes - Permanently with no restrictions
2. Yes - Temporarily with no restrictions
3. Yes - Temporarily with restrictions
4. No - I require sponsorship

Please select from the following which position you would like to be considered for:*
1. Permanent Full time
2. Permanent Part time
3. Both

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