Liverpool City Council

Childcare Worker Diploma

Childcare Worker – Diploma Trained

2 x Permanent Fulltime - 38hrs per week

2 x Temporary Fulltime 38hrs per week - 12 Month Maternity Leave

Salary: $60,583.02 - $65,585.98

Closing Date: 21st May 2024

Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? An organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?

About The Role

Liverpool City Council is seeking passionate and dedicated, Diploma Trained Early Childhood Educators to join our talented and committed team, supporting the Early Childhood Teacher in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality inquiry based educational curriculums for children attending our services.

Liverpool City Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools across our LGA.

Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as “Exceeding National Quality Standards” for several years.  Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.

About You

As a Diploma Trained Early Childhood Educator, you will work alongside an experienced Early Childhood Teacher and passionate educating team to support the development of a curriculum and learning environment, underpinned by the development of strong nurturing relationships which encourages pursuits of curiosity, critical thinking skills and a passion for learning.

You will have a zest for working collaboratively to create curriculums, rituals, rhythms, and practices which allow children to learn through enquiry and investigation. You will have a love for quality resources, loose parts, and materials, allowing you to create inspiring provocations and exceptional learning environments.

It is essential that you possess a Diploma of Children’s Services and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. A first aid certificate is also essential. In addition, you will have detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care and a thorough understanding of Early Childhood Regulations.

Why work for Liverpool City Council?

-          2 Hours release from face to face teaching each week to plan and develop curriculum.

-          Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental leave.

-          Paid lunch break.

-          Ability to accrue flex hours supporting a work/ life balance.

-          Abundance of Learning and Development opportunities.

-          Opportunity to receive a subsidy to study Early Childhood Degree through Councils Learning and Development Program.

-          Action research opportunities, learning alongside your colleagues.

-          Comprehensive induction.

-          Emerging leaders inhouse training program to support career progression.

-          Networking opportunities with early childhood professionals within the organisation.

-          Partnerships with local universities.

-          Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years with further leave being accrued after 5 years.

-          Health and Wellbeing access including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.

-          Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fees.

-          Services exceed National Quality Standards.

-          Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant. As part of our recruitment process the successful applicant must meet our essential criteria.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button below. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.