Lane Cove Council

Educator (Part Time 16 hours per week)

• Part Time 16 hours per week (Thursday, Friday)
• Great Team
• Generous Employee Benefits

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council
seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an
exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Educator to join our team on a part time basis.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and
diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and
facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives
and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear
from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing support in delivering a high-quality customer focused early childhood education and care service to the children in a designated section of Council’s Early Education and Care Service.

About you

The
successful candidate will have:

• 18years+ (as required
  by Education and Care Services National
  Regulations).
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification.
• A current ‘Paid Worker’ - Working with Children clearance
  (NSW).
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with young children
  both on an individual and small
  group basis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively
  with staff, children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as an effective
  and efficient team member in an environment that requires flexibility and
  initiative.
• Demonstrated knowledge of
  the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and associated initiatives.
• Customer service experience
  and complaint handling skills.
• Ability to safely lift 15kg.
• Current approved Qualifications under Education and Care Services
  National Regulations for First Aid, Emergency Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management.

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills,
experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie
at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The
  convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Megan McDermid on 9428 4319.

Salary range:

Up to $81K per annum (pro rata), (including super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable
candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close 9 June 2025.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.