Georges River Council

Early Childhood Education – Teachers and Certificate III

Are you looking for an opportunity within Early Childhood Education and the chance to be part of an innovative and collaborative Council?

Georges River Council has exciting opportunities for the following positions across their Early Learning Services, commencing 9 January (30 January for South Hurstville Kindergarten) 2025:

• 1 x permanent full-time (70 hours per fortnight) Early Childhood Teacher at Oatley West Early Learning Centre, Oatley
• 1 x permanent part-time (30 hours per fortnight) Early Childhood Teacher at Jack High Childcare Centre, Beverly Hills
• 1 x permanent part-time (45 hours per fortnight) Certificate III Educator at Oatley West Early Learning Centre, Oatley
• 1 x permanent part-time (28 hours per fortnight) Certificate III Educator at South Hurstville Kindergarten, South Hurstville

This is a wonderful opportunity to join Georges River Council within our Community and Culture Directorate. Our Early Learning Services pride themselves on their partnerships with families and the wider community, home-like learning environments, close-knit teams, and their collaborative Working Groups (Reconciliation Action Plan, Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, Educational Leader, and Family & Community Partnerships).

As a Child Safe Organisation, we advocate for the rights of children and young people, committed to putting children first and keeping them safe in our community.

About The Role

As a Georges River Council Early Childhood Educator, you will collaborate with your team to provide children with meaningful and enriching educational experiences. You will play an active and engaged role, ensuring that high-quality education and care is implemented within the service and the community.

You will recognise the vital role that building strong relationships with families has on children’s learning and development, ensuring families feel valued and involved in their child’s education.

Understanding that each child’s voice is essential in decision-making processes will guide your approach. By actively listening to children and incorporating their ideas and voices into learning experiences and decision-making, you will empower them and foster a sense of belonging.

We believe in taking a holistic approach to children’s learning, and as such, educators are actively involved in cross-collaboration across services, planning incursions and excursions, purchasing resources and materials for children, and consulting on programs and routines.

Opportunities available;

Oatley West Early Learning Centre

• Early Childhood Teacher permanent full-time role (70 hours per fortnight)
• A 9-day fortnight.
• Salary from $94,478.15 to $109,466.82 (dependent on the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Close to public transport with parking available on site

Jack High Child Care Centre

• Early Childhood Teacher permanent part-time role (30 hours per fortnight): Thursday and Friday
• The opportunity to pick up additional shifts within our 5 early learning services between Monday to Wednesday.  
• Salary from $40,490.64 to $46,914.35 (dependent on the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Close to public transport with parking available on site.

Oatley West Early Learning Centre

• Certificate III Educator permanent part-time role (45 hours per fortnight): Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Salary from $38,621.70 to $44,752.50 (dependent on the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
• The opportunity to pick up additional shifts within our 5 early learning services on Thursday and Friday.
• Close to public transport with parking available on site.

South Hurstville Kindergarten

• Certificate III Educator Permanent part-time role (28 hours per fortnight): Thursday and Friday
• South Hurstville Kindergarten will be closed for unpaid school holidays. However, there are opportunities to work at our other Early Learning Services during these term breaks.
• The opportunity to pick up additional shifts within our 5 early learning service between Monday to Wednesday.
• Salary from $23,219.26 to $26,902.38 (dependent on the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.

Other Council Benefits

• 3% salary increase in July 2025, per the Local Government Award  
• 2 days Health and Wellbeing paid leave (pro-rata)
• Long-service leave after five years (pro-rata)
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Operate 49 weeks per year for long day care, with a close down period over Christmas/New Years. South Hurstville Kindergarten operates 41 weeks of the year.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Current Working with Children Check, with at least 6 months until expiry (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Certificates, with at least 6 months until expiry (or willingness to obtain).
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Child Protection Training Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Child Protection Refresher Certificate (required if Child Protection Training certificate was issued more than 12 months prior).
• The appropriate NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Early Childhood Education and Care Qualification/ACECQA approved or recognised teaching qualification and transcript for the position you are applying for. (i.e., Bachelor of Teaching/Education or equivalent or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent).
• Accredited with NESA to teach in an early learning setting (ECT positions only).
• Sound communication skills and ability to relate well to children, families, staff, volunteers, and the community. 
• The ability to develop, document and implement an educational program for children.
• Knowledge and understanding of all current legislation governing early childhood education and care, including the National Quality Framework.
• The ability to lead, support, motivate and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of WHS requirements.

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Descriptions (Early Childhood Teacher or Early Childhood Educator Certificate III) essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. If you would like further information on this role, please contact the relevant coordinator of your desired role.  

• Vanessa De La Cruz, Centre Coordinator, Jack High Childcare Centre, (02) 9330 6280
• Rochelle Howarth, Centre Coordinator, Oatley West Early Learning Centre, 0499 531 491
• Nicole Mogensen, Centre Coordinator, South Hurstville Kindergarten, (02) 9330 9415

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024, at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicant interviews will be conducted in person between 10:00am and 4:00pm on Tuesday, 26th November.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.