Diploma Qualified Educator

**Job no**: 495806
**Work type**: Permanent Full-time
**Location**: Wantirna South Children and Family Centre
**Categories**: Children's Services

**Permanent Diploma Educator Roles Available in Sessional Kindergarten**
- 2 x Full time (38 hours) or part time equivalent
- 2 x part time break cover
- EEEA - 2.1-2.3 based on 46/52

$54,144.58 - $55,760.59 per annum (pro rata for part time)

**Your new role**
- Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator looking to join a collaborative and supportive team? Do you want to work for an organisation that values the work you do each day making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you_

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic **Diploma Qualified Educators** for our Sessional Kindergarten programs held at Council’s Early Years Hubs in Bayswater and Wantirna South.

The **Diploma Qualified Educator** is required to work collaboratively across the Hubs team, to provide high quality early childhood education and care, meeting the individual needs and interests of children and families. The key capabilities for this role include: Customer Focus, Instils Trust, Collaborates, Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Situational Adaptability, Ensures Accountability, Interpersonal Savvy.

Educators are employed across both Knox Early Years Hubs and enjoy the support of a passionate and positive leadership and broader Hubs team located at each site.

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centres please visit Knox Children and Family Centres - Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox

Our Sessional Kindergarten staff are employed under the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 (‘EEEA 2020’) in line with the Victorian School Term dates.

The successful applicant will possess appropriate qualifications, excellent communication skills, proven customer service skills, and a Working With Children Check.

This is a EEEA Diploma Level 2.1 to 2.3 classified role, remuneration will be $54,144 to $55,760 per annum based on experience (pro rata for part time) for 46/52, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will need to thrive**

The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Demonstrated ability to actively support the implementation ad evaluation of an inclusive child-centred play based program that supports children’s strengths, interests and cultural background.
- Demonstrated ability to work within the team to support children and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of supporting children’s social, emotional and self-regulation skills.

We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work, is curious and open minded, and keen to contribute to a positive work environment.

**How to apply**

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**Applications close 11:45pm 11 December 2024.**

**About the Early Years Hubs**

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location. Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup.

**Why Us**
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- Growth and learning opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- A supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
- Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation._

**Advertised**: 02 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 11 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time