OOSH - Educator

6 months ago


Sydney, Australia Cumberland City Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome , belong and succeed .

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Cumberland City Council proudly operates 14 Education and Care services across the community where our staff educate and care for children from birth to 13 years of age.

Across our long day care, out of school hours care and family day care services, our staff are passionate about empowering today’s children to become tomorrow’s future by teaching children to be respectful, resilient and confident in an environment that is accepting, safe and inspiring.

Our Education and Care team are looking for a number of OOSH Educators to join the team This role is responsible for undertaking the day to day operations of the centre and the Educator OOSH must be committed to educate and nurture children from all communities to be respectful, resilient and confident by providing an environment that is accepting, safe and inspiring. 

The role is key in developing key relationships with Education and Care staff, other Council staff, children and their families, and is part of a multidisciplinary team where positive communication is paramount.

Reporting to the Centre Director - OOSH, this position will also maintain a clean and safe learning environment that nurtures and inspires children to explore and engage in rich, meaningful experiences which allows them to continue to construct their understanding of the world.

The successful applicant will require:

Relevant qualifications in an education and care related discipline (or working towards with completion within 12 months) or equivalent experience in a similar role Valid Working with Children Check Clearance Number Child Protection course approved by the NSW Regulatory Authority (s162A Education and Care Services National Law) (or willing to obtain) Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate as approved by ACECQA (or willing to obtain) Completion of Food Handler/Safety Training (or willing to obtain) Current class C drivers licence Proven skills and experience in the following areas: Education and careCustomer serviceCommunication skills in written and oral formatComputer operating systemsEffective time management and organisational skills.

Download the position description here for more information. 

Position information: There are 2 x term contract part-time positions available. All positions will be rostered to work from Monday to Friday between 6:00am to 6:00pm, and will include split shifts. 

These roles are predominantly located at Council's Sherwood Grange OOSH and Widemere OOSH, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

1 x Term contract, part-time position working 56 hours per fortnight 1 x Term contract, part-time position working 50 hours per fortnight

Salary information:  The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $30.96 to $35.60 per hour, plus 11% superannuation The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career Leave entitlements including annual leave,personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable) Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable) Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities Free access to Council owned swimming pools Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an  accessible, safe and inclusive workplace  for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries Telephone  Tracey Hopper, Coordinator Education and Care on  8757 9449  for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 January 2023


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