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Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (residential aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Cobar and Euabalong.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
Our brand new Early Learning Centre (ELC) has been architecturally designed specifically to exceed best practice industry standards and is expected to be 'open for business' in July 2024, with the licensed capacity to accommodate up to 88 children.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, kind, and caring Educators to deliver outstanding education and care for the children at our new centre.
Candidates will need be Diploma qualified and passionate about early childhood education and play based learning, with a commitment to bringing that learning to life through programs that inspire the children in our care to reach their full potential. We are looking for team players who brings their best selves to work and build positive relationships with the children and families to create a safe, fun, inviting, and nurturing learning environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Lead Educator, our educators are responsible for implementing an innovative play based learning program, documenting the children's learning journey, and ensuring the room operates efficiently and in accordance with the required standards, legislation, and regulations.
We anticipate opening the ELC with three rooms - infants (6wks-2yrs), toddlers (2-3yrs), and preschool (3-5yrs). With all our children and educators transitioning across to the new service from our current service at Kubby, our team will need to grow.
This position offers a salary up to $71,000 under Council's salary system, with employment terms and conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working 38 hours a week, accruing one rostered day off (RDO) each month.
For experienced and diploma qualified candidates, Council will consider VISA sponsorship under our existing Orana DAMA Labour Agreement.
To apply, please attach a cover letter outlining your experience relating to this role, together with a copy of your current resume.
The position description for this role can be reviewed here.
Shortlisted candidates must undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
