Qualified Early Childhood Positions

We are currently seeking experienced and passionate individuals to join our team in various Early Childhood positions:

- **Early Childhood Educator** (CSE 3.1-3.3)** - Lyons Early Learning Centre
- **OSHC Qualified Educators (CSE 3)** - Multiple Locations
- **OSHC Assistant Coordinators (CSE 3-4)** - Multiple Locations
- **OSHC Team Leaders (CSE 4-5)** - Multiple Locations

**Woden Community Service (WCS)** is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community w everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

WCS is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice. Using the Early Years Learning Framework vision for children’s learning, our centres strive to build a community w children and families feel connected.

Our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services provide children with recreation-based activities with emphasis on social interaction and a sense of fun in a safe and secure environment. A range of activities are offered including art, sports, games, dramatic play, nature-based play, cooking and excursions.

Come and work in a space w the environment is set up to encourage children’s learning, agency and play. If you have a passion for providing a supportive environment for children and families, we’d love to hear from you

**Key Accountabilities**

**1. Early Childhood Educator**:

- Assist in delivery of quality care and education program to children based on the Early Years Learning Framework.

**2. OSHC Qualified Educator**:

- Deliver high-quality OSHC programs that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, schools, and the wider community.

**3.**OSHC Assistant Coordinator**:

- Support the Coordinator in the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service.
- Assist with program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
- Provide support and supervision to the qualified educators as required.
- Act as a responsible person as defined by ACECQA.

**4.**OSHC Team Leader**:

- Work collaboratively with the Service Manager/OSHC Manager and other leadership staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the service.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service, including program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
- Develop and implement program plans that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.

**Our offer**
- Permanent full time or part time appointments (23 - 38 hours/week).
- Salary of $59,246 to $75,338.58 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time), depending on skills and experience, plus 11.5% superannuation.
- 10% above award wages with WCS Enterprise Agreement. Broken shift allowance (w
- applicable).
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Study Leave opportunities.
- Up to 95% Discount on WCS Children’s Services Programs.
- 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
- Uniforms, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**1. Early Childhood Educator**:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with skills, knowledge, and experience in the delivery of quality care and education to children based on the Early Years Learning Framework.**
**2. OSHC Qualified Educator**:

- Enrolled and working towards a Diploma in early childhood education and care (or ACECQA approved equivalent).
- Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the Early Years Learning Framework and the My Time Our Place Framework.

**3.**OSHC Assistant Coordinator**:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care / Completed Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care/ Education Support/ Youth Work/ Lifestyle & Leisure OR Completed 1 year of any degree or Diploma and 1 year experience working with children over preschool age (or ACEQA approved equivalent).
- Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the My Time, Our Place framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

**4.**OSHC Team Leader**:

- Diploma in Early Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)
- Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the My Time, Our Place and Early Years Learnin