Certificate lll Educator

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Childcare Gap Fee

Time off across Christmas/New Year

Free access to EAP

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Orange City Council’s Occasional Care Centre provides flexible early childhood education and care for local families in a nurturing and supportive environment. This part-time role (22.5 hours/week) reports to the Coordinator – Family Day Care and Occasional Care.

You will support children’s learning and development through play-based experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. You will build relationships with children and families, contribute to a collaborative team, and help

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Working with Children Check clearance number and satisfactory criminal record check.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• Previous experience in childcare or long day care setting is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, wellbeing and development with engaging experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children and families, contribute to a team environment.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Grade:2
Weekly Hours:22.5 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 – 4:30)
Hourly Rate: $30.31 - $33.04
(plus allowances and superannuation)

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Orange City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to keep children safe at all times.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Orange City Council’s Occasional Care Centre provides flexible early childhood education and care for local families in a nurturing and supportive environment. As a small service catering for children across a mixed-age range, we offer meaningful opportunities for children to learn from one another, build relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging. Through play-based learning experiences, we support children’s development, wellbeing and confidence while fostering connection and inclusion.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Certificate III Educator to join our Occasional Care Centre. This part-time position is 22.5 hours per week and reports to the Coordinator – Family Day Care and Occasional Care

In this role, you will support children’s learning, wellbeing and development by providing engaging educational experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. You will build positive relationships with children and families, contribute to a collective team environment, and help maintain a safe, inclusive stimulating learning environment.

What we offer

• 50% off Childcare Gap Fee at Council Services, provided they are eligible for CCS
• Time off across the Christmas/New Year period of at least 2 weeks
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Professional career development opportunities
• Salary Packaging available including Novated Leasing

What do you need?

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A current Working with Children Check clearance number and satisfactory criminal record check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience working in a childcare or long day care setting
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as part of a team

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Megan Dawson on (02) 6393 8***.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.