Educator Diploma

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Various Central Coast Locations NSW

• Use your excellent education skills to assist in the development of our children within the community
• Positions available in Kariong, Terrigal and Niagara Park as well as a Float North position
• Work/Life Balance - 19 day month
• Full Time and Part Time positions (Permanent and Temporary) available

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

If you are an enthusiastic and positive educator with a genuine interest in fostering child development through creative educational programs, this is a great opportunity to join an experienced team of mentors, and take your childcare career to the next level.

Council will also be creating an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other full time and part time Educator Diploma vacancies across Council Childcare Centres.

Vacancies exist for:

• Diploma Qualified Educators looking for permanent full-time, part time and temporary roles (Niagara Park, Terrigal, Kariong and a Float North position). Float positions will work across Wyong, Northlakes, Kanwal and Toukley (North Float).

Key activities of this role include:

• Be a positive contributor to the team and deliver high quality education and care in accordance with National Quality Framework/CCC’s policies and procedures
• Use your knowledge and experience to develop and implement customised educational programs in line with the EYLF learning outcomes and individual needs and interests of children
• Support the team, assist with problem solving, and offer great ideas to keep our activities fresh and relevant
• Build relationships with children, families and carers to make them feel welcome and connected in our education and care community

About You:

• Previous experience working in an education and care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Great interpersonal skills and a positive approach to building relationships with staff, children, parents and other stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible with working hours within core centre operating times due to legislative staffing ratios

Essential Criteria Includes

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR & Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check

About Us:

• We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community
• You’ll be joining a team of experienced educators who excel at what they do
• We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development
• We offer an attractive range of benefits to our employees.

Please refer to the Position Description through the 'apply' button for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

This role provides a commencing salary range of between $61.5K to $73.8K per annum + 11% superannuation.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus (Boostrix), MMR and Varicella or demonstrate their immunity. CMV screening will be required.

Enquiries: Kylie Payne Section Manager Education and Care on 0408 229 ***.

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Sunday May 5th 2024.