Assistant Childcare Educator

(Casual or Permanent Part-Time – multiple roles available)

• Do you love being around children and have a passion for providing quality care for children aged 0-5 years?
• Do you have or are you currently working towards an ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education?
• The Whyalla City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic educator to join our Childcare Centre.

About the role:

As an Assistant Childcare Educator, you will support the team to provide a high-quality safe environment for children aged 0-5 years old.  Some of the duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide nurturing and consistent care and supervision to children
• Assist in implementing programs and setting up play areas appropriate to each section to create a stimulating and encouraging environment
• Maintain daily routines for the children and support Centre operations
• Complete observation and progress records and documentation of children’s development
• Liaise with families and staff on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure self-compliance with Centre policies
• Understand relevant Licensing regulations.

About you:

Ideally, you will have completed or be close to completing a minimum of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and have prior experience working with children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who has:

• Minimum of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or be working towards an ACECQA approved childcare qualification
• Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain
• Prior experience working with children
• A passion for working with children and want to make a difference to support the lives of children
• A humble ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to adapt in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to build rapport with a variety of people including children
• Respectful communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently with limited direction
• Good communication and customer service skills

If you are passionate about providing quality childcare services, we want to hear from you!

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council we manage Childcare services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. 

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering our each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 11.5% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and Well-being Support
• Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College, along with the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities refer to the following: 

• Position Description - Certificate III
• Position Description - Diploma

Enquiries can be directed to Jo Marsland, Childcare Coordinator on 08 8645 4030.

The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers' Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 1A - 1 depending on qualification. Commencing at $58,683 - $65,531 (Adult), paid pro-rata for hours worked. 

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.  Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process.  Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9.00am Monday 6 January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Whyalla City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, youth, and people living with a disability.  All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.  

The Whyalla City Council is committed to providing a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free safe work environment. Our recruitment process includes a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol screen, and confirmation of experience/qualifications and may also include competency testing.