Early Childhood Multiple Roles – Expression of Interest

Early Childhood Roles Educators Senior Educators Trainees Room Leaders and Teachers (FT PT and Casual)

• Above Modern Award wages
• Generous programming and planning time
• Four paid Professional Development days per year

Towong Shire Council provides four Early Years services across the Shire;located in Bellbridge Corryong Walwa and Tallangatta. Across these serviceswere looking for Trainees Educators Senior Educators Room Leaders and Teachers(FT PT and Casual) to deliver developmentally based educational programs to meet the needs of children and the community.

If you are interested in joining our team in another EarlyChildhood role please submit your application for consideration including acover letter stating your desired position and location or follow Councilswebsite for specific roles as they become available.

Remuneration (FTE)

• Trainee $27.57 per hour
• Educator $34.34 to $36.48 per hour
• Senior Educator $36.73 to $38.56 per hour
• Room Leader $39.13 to $44.67 per hour
• Teacher $41.63 to $48.12 per hour

Remuneration is full-time equivalent plus superannuation plus casualloading for casual roles and is dependent on skills and experience.

What you can expect

• Deliver quality programs that create a safe and engaging environment for childrens play and learning catering to all abilities.
• Act as the Responsible Person in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor overseeing daily operations of the service.
• Develop positive relationships with children and families using information to support holistic development and keep parents informed about program activities.
• Maintain accurate administrative records including attendance and health reports while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Stay updated on professional knowledge through training and maintain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and policies related to childrens services.

To be successful

• Qualifications specific to the role and demonstrable skills and knowledge in Early Years practices. (Not required for trainee roles).
• Sound knowledge of the issues and needs that affect young children and their families and experience in applying strategies to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children. (Not required for trainee roles).
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and VEYLD and an understanding of how to apply and adopt relevant policies standards and regulations into the program.(Notrequired for trainee roles).
• Experience and proven ability to work cooperatively with parents and families. (Not required for trainee roles).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Australian Working Rights.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Local management and mentoring structure.
• Multiple levels of expertise andsupport.
• Additional opportunities forprofessional development.
• Wellbeing financial and careerdevelopment support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Fortnightly pay cycle.
• Additional purchased leave optionsavailable.
• Structured performance and 1:1development check-ins.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Study Leave provisions.
• Additional Sick Leave entitlementsbased on tenure.
• Community-focused regional locations.

Applications are reviewed as they are received with rolling interviews occurring as roles become available.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culturewhere everyone is welcome and encourage applications frompeople with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander people minority groups and people with disabilities. If you believeyou have relevant skills and experience to bring to the role we encourage youto apply.

As a Child Safe Organisation Towong Shire Counciladheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicantsregardless of thepositionmay be required to provide or obtain a Working with Children Checkas part of the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to therecruitment process