AddressA great opportunity for a passionate individual looking to expand their customer service skills based in the Northern Grampian Shire.
PositionAssistant Team LeaderSt Arnaud Early Learning CentreJob TypeFull Time - Monday - FridayTenurePermanentLocationSt ArnaudPackage$35.91 per hour plus superannuationPosition DescriptionAssistant Team LeaderSt Arnaud Early Learning CentreClosingApplications close Monday 30 June 2024About Northern Grampians Shire Council
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
Why join us?
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:
- Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
- Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
- Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
- Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
- Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
- Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
- Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna
The Role
This position is responsible for assisting the Team Leader in daily human resource, administrative and legislative compliance of the St Arnaud Early Learning Centre and supports the development of early childhood education and care policies and programs. The incumbent will perform the role of Team Leader during leave periods.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide effective oversight of the Children’s Services team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of an innovative and inclusive program informed by the ACECQU National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks and relevant legislation.
- Support ELC Nominated Supervisor to implement, maintain and evaluate existing and new policies, procedures, systems and processes and ensure compliance with all National Quality Framework requirements.
- Ensure the provision of service to children who may be vulnerable, at risk or with complex needs, engaging with external agencies, where appropriate.
- Assist with the daily operations of the St Arnaud Early Learning Centre by providing supervision, support, mentoring and professional development to the team.
- Ensure the staff/student ratio for all programs is maintained with suitably qualified and experienced educators/assistants within the established budget
- Ensure Council’s Service Standards are met, customer requests are handled efficiently in a knowledgeable, confidential and timely manner and delivery is responsive.
- Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training
Qualifications and experience
- Tertiary qualification in the area of Education, Children’s Services or social science fields, or substantial relevant experience in the Early Childhood Education sector, or a combination of both.
- Experience and ability in planning, developing and implementing services and programs.
- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating children’s developmental programs
Selection criteria
- Understanding of the ACECQU National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks and teaching pedagogy.
- Ability to interpret and comply with relevant legislation and regulations, including process improvements.
- Developed organisational and administrative skills as well as excellent time management skills including the ability to identify workload priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience in the establishment and nurturing of collaborative partnerships with families, local communities and external service providers.
How to apply
- Download and read the position description.
- Attach a resume and cover letter explaining why you are the best person for the job.
- Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Natasha Ezard, Team LeaderSt Arnaud Early Learning Centre at *************@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8***.
Applications close 11.00 am Monday 30 June 2024
Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
