Casual Early Childhood Educator

Northside Community Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. We’ve been supporting our community in North Canberra – and beyond – since 1976. We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice and advocacy for those in our community whose voices are often unheard.

With four of our Early Childhood Centres rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, we know that the best outcomes for children can only be achieved by working with the best educators. 

Northside has fantastic opportunities for qualified Early Childhood Educators to join their team on a casual basis. Northside currently has vacancies at our centers located in Canberra's northern suburbs.

Under the direction of the Team Leaders, the role will provide high-quality Early Childhood education to children. 

For a copy of the position description with a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please visit the ‘Job Vacancies’ page of our website www.northside.asn.au.

To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following criteria (but not limited to):

• A minimum Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA (or working towards this qualification).
• Understanding of the Mandatory Reporting requirements in the ACT, as prescribed in the Children and Young People Act (1999).
• Hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Although not essential, any experience in a not-for-profit environment or with a community/children's service-related organisation would be highly regarded.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your Early Education, qualifications and experience to a professional and ethical organisation working across the Canberra region.

Northside is offering:

• Salaries 10% above award rates of $32.92 – $40.54 per hour.
• Not for Profit Organisation Salary Packaging benefits, which allows you to pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Annual pay point progressions within the pay level. 
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professionalism.
• Career progression opportunities across our entire organisation.

Northside Community Service is a child-safe organisation. The recruitment process will include questions related to previous workplace performance and understanding of child safety requirements, including Mandatory Reporting requirements and Northside’s obligations under the ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme. Successful candidates will be required to undergo screening (Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check) to ensure their suitability to work in child-safe environments.

Northside takes a strong approach to the safety of our team, and those we work with. During the recruitment process, you will be informed about Northside’s approach to safety and asked about your own understanding of managing risk and safety. Successful candidates will be given a thorough induction that will include information and guidance on Northside’s approaches to safety.

Northside Community Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity lies at the heart of Northside. We strive to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, people with a disability, and other diversity groups.

Please click the Apply button and submit the following:

• A two page (maximum) statement outlining your suitability for the position
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting Human Resources (02 6171 8***) or emailing **@northside.asn.au

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 10 March 2024.