Casual Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago


Kogarah, Australia Georges River Council Full time

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation made up of a committed, talented and diverse workforce.

About our Early Learning Services

Georges River Council owns and operates six early learning services located at Beverley Hills, Carss Park, Oatley West, South Hurstville, Kogarah and Penshurst. Council's early learning services educate and care for approximately 400 children with enrolments continuing to grow. We have a team who have been recognised for excellence in Environmental Programming and we are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan which is developed in consultation with Aboriginal staff and community members.

Our educators take pride in their profession. We adhere to the guidelines, practices and regulations surrounding the National Quality Standards (NQS) and regularly review Quality Improvement Plans. Our services strive for excellence with some of our Centres receiving an overall exceeding rating by ACECQA. Our staff appreciate that we are a culturally diverse, united, supportive and social team that value and aim to create a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.

About the Opportunity

  • Casual positions across Council's Georges River Early Learning Services
  • Shift span 7am to 6pm
  • Be part of a team that takes pride in their Early Childhood Education profession
  • Work for a service that consistently strives for excellence
  • A fantastic opportunity for passionate educators that are seeking flexibility and a competitive salary
  • Competitive hourly rate $28.99 per hour plus 25% casual loading and 11% superannuation

Selection Criteria

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

  • Certificate III in Children's Services
  • Current Working with Children Check, with at least 6 months until expiry.
  • NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Child Protection Training Certificate.
  • Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Certificates, with at least 6 months until expiry.
  • Food Handling and Preparation Training or Certification.

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience working with groups of children aged 0-5 years in a Childcare Centre setting (or similar)
  • Sound oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Broad knowledge of child development
  • Demonstrated experience in assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Centre programmes
  • Demonstrated ability or willingness to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today Ensure you provide responses and examples (where appropriate) to all required questions on the application.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Justine Inglis, Acting Head of Operations of Early Learning Services on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.

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