Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)

Reference no:497056
Work type:Continuing - Full Time, Continuing - Part Time
Location:Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga
Categories:Child Care

• Work in a friendly and collaborative team
• Fantastic working environment 
• Attractive salary and benefits

The Role

• Continuing – 32 hours / 4 day work week 
• Level 2 - $52,209 to $54,905 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Positions available in Wagga Wagga and Albury-Wodonga

You will provide assistance with the general care and education of children from 0 – 6 years old and work as a member of a cooperative team to provide a safe and nurturing environment.  You will also work closely with all staff within the Centre to ensure appropriate information is shared with parents, children’s needs are met and incidents are reported appropriately.

To be successful you will have:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience working in a Childcare Centre or Preschool environment
• An awareness of Child Care Services Regulations and National Quality Standard. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a professional team.
• Ability to identify risks and problem solve in relation to ensuring the health and safety of young children, staff and visitors.

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

The appointment is also conditional upon the successful applicant producing, satisfying and maintaining a “Working with Children Check”, in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a current resume and a 1-page response outlining your suitability for the position, referencing the selection criteria. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

Our centres are staffed by a dedicated team of early childhood educators, who pride themselves on providing a fun, stimulating and nurturing environment.

Located on Charles Sturt’s Wagga Wagga campus, The Early Learning and Nurture Centre is a modern purpose-built childcare centre, set amongst idyllic bushland and offers 5 large playrooms all with open, natural playgrounds, licensed for 58 places per day.

Located on our Albury-Wodonga Campus, The Murray Children’s Centre is a university-based Early Childhood Centre, licensed for 71 places per day, dedicated to exemplary professional practice and ethical early childhood research.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the  position description or by contacting:

Megan Isaac | Director, Children's Centre | [email protected]  | Ph: 02 6933 3665

Closing Date: 11pm, 29 January 2024 

Advertised: 12 Jan 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time