(Casual)
- Do you love nurturing young minds and creating positive learning environments?
- Are you looking to build a meaningful career in early childhood education with a community-focused team?
- 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? Then we’d love to hear from you!
About the role:
We're seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant Childcare Educator to join our Childcare team. Some of the duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide responsive, nurturing care, educational support and supervision to children aged 0–5
- Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences
- Complete observation and progress records and documentation of children’s development
- Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and team members
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of children at all times
- Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards, regulations and policies
- Maintain daily routines for the children and work collaboratively within a supportive and inclusive team environment
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 currently towards an ACECQA approved child care qualification
- A valid DHS Working with Children Clearance (SA) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) current certification in Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (including CPR and basic emergency life support), Safe Environments for Children and Young People – “Through Their Eyes”, SIDS & Kids Safe Sleeping training, and Food Safety Training for Food Handlers
- Prior experience working with children, a genuine passion for making a difference, a humble ‘can do’ attitude, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, the ability to build rapport with others, respectful communication skills, and the confidence to work independently when needed
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 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 wellbeing 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 and 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:
Enquiries can be directed to Christine Gourlay, Early Childhood Teacher 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 commencing at $58,683 (Adult), paid pro-rata for hours worked and casual loading applies.
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 5 May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
