Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Child Development Officer

Position Number: 2585                     Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $808.34 - $893.20 gross per week + 11% super. (Evaluated as Grade 8 of the QPRC Salary System 2023) and guaranteed increases of 3.5% in 2024-25 and 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Part time– 22 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Do you have a passion working with children and fostering their growth and development? Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has an exciting job opportunity working in an Early Childhood Care setting.

In this role you will:

• Visit educators’ homes to monitor the standard of care provided.
• Aid in the development of age-appropriate environments and activities.
• Ensure educators are selected, recruited, and trained in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Educational Leader within the service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a professional qualification in Early Childhood Education and care (Diploma or Degree) and has experience in an Early Childhood Care setting.
• Ability to plan, organise, set priorities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Possess and maintain a current class ‘C’ Drivers licence.
• Current NSW Working with Childrens Check.

Working with us: Council is a progressive, diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace, providing our employees the opportunity to work closely with and observe their contribution to the local community. Council offers numerous in-house learning and development opportunities for continuous upskilling and professional development.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Rebekah De Jongh                                          Chris Duncan

Team Leader, Family Day Care            OR          Manager, Community and Recreation

(02) 6285 6157                                                        (02) 6285 6168

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 3 June 2024