Certificate Iii- Early Childhood Educator- Full Time & Casual

• Above award hourly rates $31.95-$35.97 per hour full-time cert 3
• Full salary packaging
• Centre open hours 8am - 5.30pm
• Supported professional development

Nikinpa Child and Family Centre, located in the beautiful town of Toronto New South Wales, offers a range of childcare services as well as a number of other services that support the Aboriginal community in the Westlakes area.  Our Centre is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standards. 

We offer a 54 place Childcare and Preschool facility that sets the foundations for an Aboriginal Child’s Educational journey in a culturally appropriate setting. We ensure the development of strong relationships with children and families as well as strong cultural practices that support the Aboriginal identity of children and families using the service. 

Nikinpa Child and Family Centre are part of the services that are provided by the wider Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation. Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation provides a safe place for Aboriginal Children, Young People and their Families. Nikinpa provides access to a range a services such as health, counselling and support services. 

Nikinpa Child and Family Centre are looking for passionate and committed Early Childhood educators to join the team and make a positive difference within the community. 

Early Childhood Educator (Cert lll) will be an active member of a team that provides culturally appropriate Early Childhood education and care services.

 The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible to ensure the development of strong relationships with children at the centre as well as strong cultural practices that support Aboriginal identity of children and families using the service.   

The Cert lll Early Childhood Educator will also assist in the development and implementation of the services Quality Improvement Plan.

While this position involves many tasks, quality interactions with the children and families is the most important. 

 You will be required to supervise children’s play, responding to their areas of interest, and making sure that your interaction with them is positive.  You will also be required to set up the experiences in the room and the outside environment and to make sure that the room is tidied and all materials are put away at the end of the day.  

Underpinning this role is the duty of care for children and adherence to the Code of Conduct.  You will be expected to have an understanding of the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.  

We have a full-time and Casual position available. 

To Download a copy of the position description, please visit www.muloobinba.org.au/careers

We are looking for candidates who:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 
• Has Completed a Certificate III in Early Education & Care
• Have Good communication skills
• Has A genuine desire to work within a team
• Is Flexible and committed
• Holds a Working with Children Check Clearance
• Have Basic knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Has COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (minimum of 2 doses) 

We would love to hear from you.

You must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

A remuneration package will be paid in accordance with the Children's Services Award plus superannuation, leave loading and full salary sacrifice.

We offer 12-22% Above Award payrates for all our Educators roles.

As part of the EOI process please attach a cover letter addressing the following along with a copy of your up-to-date resume;

1. Why you want to join the Muloobinba team at Nikinpa Child and Family Centre in a Cert III role
2. What experience do you have in Early Education and Care
3. What qualifications and additional training have you completed?
4. Are you interested in Full-time or Casual employment?

Applications Close: Tuesday 30th January 2024, 5pm.

Applicants can apply through seek by clicking “apply now”  or by emailing Tegan Roberts-  *****@muloobinba.org.au

Please note: Each Application will be reviewed on submission, and this position may be filled prior to the closing date.