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Form of workWho we are
Thrive Group Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a volunteer Board. We have been providing education and care for children from birth to 13 years for over 40 years. We offer families a wide range of care options throughout Tasmania including Family Day Care, Early Learning and Care and Outside School Hours Care.
OUR VISION
To enable Tasmania’s children to thrive while they explore and contribute to the wonder-filled world around them.
OUR MISSION
To create opportunities for Tasmanian children and their families to lead lives full of possibility and to thrive.
OUR VALUES
Respect
We see others as creative global citizens and value the unique perspectives they bring.
We treat others with empathy and respect.
Integrity
We see the world through an ethical lens
We take responsibility for our actions and speak up when necessary.
Collaboration
We see each child and their family as contributors and creators.
We work in teams and collaborate with others.
Excellence
We are evidence-informed and seek to lead by example.
We deliver high-quality education and care.
Imagine working with us
Our Education Support Officer will travel around the state to support the educational leaders in Thrive's 25 services (9 early Learning Centres, 14 Outside School Hours Cared Services and 1 Family Day Care Service). Each of our services has Educational Leaders (8 ELC, 2 OSHC, 4 FDC) who see to the day-to-day requirements. You will help to ensure their practices are current and up-skill them in specific areas as needed.
As an experienced Education and Care professional you will also provide support to University, Diploma and Certificate III students who are employed with Thrive while they complete their degrees with outside providers.
In this role, you will inspire a team of passionate educators to continue to grow, learn and apply best practices. You will lead Educational Leaders to maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing, educational environment for children in their services. With your expertise in the Children’s Services industry and knowledge of the National Quality Frameworks, you will be able to successfully embed high-quality standards and practices to ensure service compliance in all educational areas.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or ACECQA-approved ECT equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in the children’s services industry
Obtain or can obtain a Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check
A current driver’s licence
A current First Aid Certificate or can obtain one.
The ability to travel around Tasmania.
We offer:
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing support and training
- Employee Benefits
For further information and a copy of the selection criteria, please contact Sebastian Tuttle at stuttle@thrivegroup.org.au, phone 6341 1555.
Send a cover letter, a statement addressing the selection criteria and the contact details of referees to:
stuttle@thrivegroup.org.au
