Casual Opportunity - Early Childhood Educators, Certificate III

Job no:850504
Campus:SMB Campus
Categories:Professional/General
School/Area: Commercial Services and Technology Parks

• Commercial Services – Ballarat and Gippsland Campuses
• Casual Opportunity
• $35.21 including casual loading per hour plus superannuation

Be part of our diverse community
We are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student who walks through our doors, and to the communities we help build and are proud to be part of. We are one of Australia’s oldest universities, known today for our modern approach to teaching and learning. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education programs at Federation University.

About the role
Support programs which meet the needs, strengths and interests of the children in your care at Children’s Centres in Ballarat or Churchill.

You will:

• assist with the development of educational programs for children;
• support and encourage positive relationships and communication between centre staff and parents;
• provide a safe, stimulating and appealing environment; and
• maintain and update children’s records.

About you
To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:

• Certificate III in Children’s Services
• understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, The National Quality Standard, The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Early Year Learning Framework (EYLF);
• ability to provide a quality caring and learning environment;
• knowledge and understanding of child development; and
• knowledge of health and safety requirements specific to Early Childhood Education.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Please note that applications will be prioritised for those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

How to apply

Please apply by Tuesday, 17 August 2021.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Elizabeth Spark, our Diversity and Inclusion Partner .

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy . For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Lisa Pickering, our Associate Director, Organisational Development and Performance .

A workplace for remarkable people
For almost 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.

We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

What we offer
You will be able to take advantage of our UniSports Health and Fitness Centre in Mt Helen, in addition to benefits such as flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our leave and work-life balance web page .

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more .

Advertised:03 Aug 2021 1:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:17 Aug 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time