Education and Care - Casual Positions
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Job Description
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of 240000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Cumberland City Council operates 13 Education and Care centres across the Local Government Area educating and caring for children from birth to thirteen (013) years of age.
We are seekingeducation and careprofessionals ranging from Educators to Early Childhood Teachersto join our team where they will care for and educate children from birth to thirteen (013) years of age.
Key requirements include (but are not limited to):
- Experience in an education and care environment
- Relevant qualifications are desirable ranging from Cert III inEarly Childhood Education and Careto degree qualified (depending on the position)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels written and oral
- Creativity and flexibility
- A passion and desire to work with young children their parents and other Educators.
- Working with Childrens Check.
Download the position description below for further information
Education and Care Casual Grade 2
Education and Care Casual Grade 3
Position information:These are casual positions located across Councils 13 Education and Care Centres. The positions are rostered to work Monday to Friday between 6:00am to 6:00pm and may include split shifts.
Please note that casual hours are not regular and ongoing and may fluctuate from hours to block work depending on availability. You must be prepared to work in any of our 13 Childcare Centres located in the Cumberland Local Government Area.
Salary Information:
- Grade 2 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with an hourly rate of $28.56 plus 11.5% superannuation
- Grade 3 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with an hourly rate of $29.49 plus 11.5% superannuation
- 25% casual loading
- Staff engaged casually in an Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Teacher role will be paid the appropriate hourly rate plus casual loading and superannuation.
Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.
What youll need to have for this role:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for preemployment checks required for the position including attending a physical preemployment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID19 Vaccination Procedure.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
How to apply for a Working With Children Check number
There is a simple twostep process for getting a Working With Children Check number.
1. Fill in an online form or call the helpline to have someone fill in a form for you.
2. Take the application number to a Service NSW location pay the fee (if applicable) and have your identity confirmed (you will need to take appropriate identification with you).
The Working With Children Check will cost $105 for paid workers and selfemployed people and is valid for a fiveyear period. There is no fee for volunteers adults living in a FDC Educators home and students on placement. Find out more at Kellie Silvestro onor for further information.
Please note:The casual list is culled every 3 months. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3 months of submitting your application please reapply.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
Employment Type
Full-Time
