Educator - OOSH

Cumberland City Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

NSW Local Government Award

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is hiring OOSH Educators to support day-to-day operations across multiple OOSH locations in the Cumberland area. You will educate and nurture children in a safe, inclusive environment.

Successful applicants will meet ACECQA standards, have working with children checks, appropriate first aid and safety training, and a current NSW drivers licence. Roles span part-time permanent and fixed-term contracts with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved ECEC qualification or current completion within 12 months.
• Working With Children Check clearance.
• CHCPRT025/CHCPRT001 Child Protection course completed.
• HLTAID012 First Aid in Educational Setting (with asthma/anaphylaxis).
• HLTAID009 CPR certification current.
• NSW Food Handler Basics training completed or willingness to obtain.
• Geccko National Child Safety Training completed.
• Class C drivers licence.
• Experience in education and care, customer service, communication, computing, time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day operations of the centre.
• Educate and nurture children from all communities.
• Develop key relationships with staff, children and families.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team with positive communication.

Skills

Education and care

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

ACECQA‑approved Early Childhood Education and Care qualification

Working towards completion within 12 months

Tools

NSW Food Handler Basics

Geccko National Child Safety Training

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area 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 and 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

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 Early Childhood Education and Care as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), or working towards completion within 12 months and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Completion of Child Protection Course CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk or a former valid unit (CHCPRT001)
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Educational Setting, including asthma and anaphylaxis
• Current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Completion of NSW Government Food Handler Basics training (or willing to obtain)
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Geccko)
• Current class C drivers licence
• Proven skills and experience in the following areas:
  • Education and care
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills in written and oral format
  • Computer operating systems
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.

Download the position description here for more information.

About This Role

There are 3 x permanent part-time and 1 x fixed term (up to 12 months) positions on rotating work patterns based on the following Cumberland Council OOSH locations:

• Widemere OOSH - 30 hours per fortnight, working Monday to Friday, with core hours between 7:00am - 6:00pm and will include split shifts.
• Guildford West OOSH - 50 hours per fortnight, working Monday to Friday, with core hours between 7:00am - 6:00pm and will include split shifts (fixed term, up to 12 months).
• Parramatta West OOSH - 20 hours per fortnight, working Monday to Friday, with core hours between 7:00am - 6:00pm and will include split shifts.
• Ringrose OOSH - 50 hours per fortnight, working Monday to Friday, with core hours between 7:00am - 6:00pm and will include split shifts.

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 $34.33 to $42.05 per hour, plus 12% superannuation.
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
• Cumberland City Council has successfully been approved for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment