Moree Plains Shire Council

Group Leader (Mungindi)

• Are you currently studying or have completed a Diploma of Early Education and Care? We want to hear from you!
• Temporary, casual and full-time (38 hours) position available - up until December 2026!
• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $36.55 - $45.35 + 11.5% superannuation.
• Be a part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the future generations of our Shire!

About Us:

Mungindi Community Mobile Day Care is a new Children's Service Centre to support the parents of Mungindi by offering a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop and grow. Owned and managed by Moree Plains Shire Council, our Day Care service has fantastic facilities to support a wide range of interests, offering play-based learning and engaging educational activities for children from up to 5 years. 

The Centre is at the early stages of development so we are looking for driven, nurturing and compassionate Educators to join our Centre to take it to the next level!

Your Next Opportunity:

Joining Mungindi Community Day Care, you would be expected to be an active team member of our team that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children.

We are looking for Temporary, Casual and Full-time Group Leaders (until December 2026):

• Casual ('as needs basis') 
• Full- Time (38 hours)

This includes:

• Assisting in providing a consistent, nurturing, caring, happy, secure, creative and active environment for all children at the Centre.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with children, families and the broader community that support and focus on a healthy/proactive learning environment at the centre.
• To treat each child with dignity and respect, considering any cultural, socio-economic, or other differences and their individual needs.
• Ensure a high standard of childcare and education within the Centre by being an appropriate role model at all times.
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the Centre's operations.

To discover more about the role, click here to view the Position Description.

The Welcome Experience:

Relocation support a free concierge service to assist essential workers and their families to move and integrate into the Moree Plains community is also available. For more information and to register for the program www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience’.

Who are we looking for?

• Educators who have completed OR working towards a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 
• A passionate individual who has the ability to assist with developing creative and stimulating programs based on the needs and interests of the children.
• A highly empathetic and caring individual with the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including your team members and the families and children at our centre. 
• A genuine team player and a fantastic multitasker. 
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to use a range of basic computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Office
• Genuine passion for fostering the growth and development of young children
• NSW Working with Children Check. 

Benefits of working for Council:

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks. 
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.

How to Apply:

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

This position closes at 11:59pm Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 222 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.