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SalaryClerical Administration
Position Number: 23/24
Permanent, Part time - 15 hours per week (2 days)
ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service
About the Service
ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal peoples.
We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community.
Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice.
About the Role
ECTARC is seeking a proactive, professional and highly organised administration officer who is committed to assisting the team in enriching the futures of the children, families and students we work with. This role will provide key administrative support to the service director and team at ECTARC Wallaroo Education & Care Service
Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.
ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities.
We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.
ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.
At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes. Through our work with young children, families, students, and the community we hope to contribute to an Australian society that proudly recognises, celebrates and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated organisational and office coordination skills
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Comprehensive computer skills
- The ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team member
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of Centre fee programs
Next Steps
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Annual Planning Days
We have a comprehensive induction process and a dedicated wellbeing program to support you and your family.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for this position all applicants must apply for this position by going to https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/. Only applicants that have submitted the following will be considered:
- Resume, Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and two work related references.
- Completed Application for Employment Form (completed at https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/)
If you have any questions in regards to the position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1*** or email **********@ectarc.com.au
Closing Date: 28/04/2024
