Early Childhood Educator (Certificate 3) - Casual

• $27.17 | $33.96 incl 25% loading - Early Childhood Educator (Cert 3)
• Canberra

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels. Our role is to increase involvement in sport and enable continued international sporting success through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector, targeted financial support and the operation of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

We play a unique role in the sport ecosystem and tackle the big challenges and opportunities with and for the sector. We play different roles based on where and how we can add the most value through our expertise, leadership and voice.

We exist because sport matters. It drives all we do at the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), including our culture. We stand for respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. These values underpin how we treat each other and our stakeholders, how we deliver for sport and how we create the world’s best environment at the ASC.

Here at the ASC, we encourage applications from candidates with broad experiences and diverse backgrounds so we better represent the community that we serve. Our workplace aims to increase our representation of First Nations Peoples. We uphold our ASC Cultural Framework which outlines our shared values and champions the experiences, skills and perspectives of all employees.

Who are we –  

Would you like to work for an innovative, award-winning centre that values professional development and provides a supportive work environment focussed on wellbeing? 
The AIS Caretaker’s Cottage is a program of the ASC. The Cottage is a small, community-focussed centre surrounded by bushland and located within the AIS precinct. We value our role providing high quality care and education to employees of the ASC.

What we want –  

We have an exciting opportunity for the right people to join our supportive and diverse team.  You will be supported by a team of senior staff with a wealth of experience and work in an environment that values best practice, including better than minimum ratios and ongoing professional development. As a casual staff member, you will work across all age groups and rooms and have the opportunity to put your studies into practice with a team of highly skilled and experienced educators.

What the applicant needs –

You will have or be working towards a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services.

This position is offered as a casual position.

Employment benefits on the Canberra site include access to priority onsite childcare placements, gymnasium, aquatic pool and free parking facilities.  

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact: 

Contact Officer: Lisa Syrette, Assistant Director (Early Childhood Services
Phone number: 02 62141***
Email address: ************@ausport.gov.au

1) To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

•    The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
•    Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
•    The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
•    If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1***.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognises that we work and live on the lands of all First Nations People across Australia.  The ASC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.  The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations Peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay its respects to Elders past, present and emerging.  The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality. 

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

1.    Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]

2.    The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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