Job description
- Provide safe education and care to children
- Multiple Casual pool positions available
- $27.63 – $34.53 (dependent on experience) per hour + superannuation
About the team
Join our dynamic team, where professionalism meets fun, support, and friendship, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. We’re dedicated to fostering a work environment that prioritises wellbeing. With a focus on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to achieve our goals and enjoy the journey along the way.
About the role
We are currently seeking highly motivated Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educators to provide outstanding Occasional Care services at one of Australia’s premier Sports and Aquatic Centres.
The Occasional Care service at Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) provides high-quality short-term care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years whilst parents use the facilities or attend offsite appointments. Sessions run Monday to Friday between 9am and 12noon.
This role is part of the Family, Youth and Children’s Services Department – a team who are passionate about the best outcomes for children, young people, and families in Glen Eira through advocating, collaborating, and providing high quality services.
As an Occasional Care Attendant, you will:
- Deliver programs based on children’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional and language development.
- Assist with the preparation of resources and learning plans.
- Prepare the room based on the planned program for the day.
- Pack up and clean the room at the end of each session.
- Ensure all relevant records such as sign-in book and accidents/injuries are accurately maintained.
About you
Your passion for early childhood education will be matched by your reflective nature, sense of curiosity and ability to have fun. You take joy in being able to provide safe, stimulating and educational programs to young learners.
The following is also required:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
- First Aid Certificate Asthma 22556VIC, CPR HLTAID009, Anaphylaxis 22578VIC or equivalent.
- Knowledge and Understanding of the Children’s Services Regulations 2020 and the Children’s Services Act 1996.
- Pre-employment checks.
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:
- Employee Working with Children Check.
- New National Police Record Check.
- Pre-employment medical assessment.
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.
- Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
A position description is attached.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Eliza Levi, Coordinator Early Years Education and Care on 9524 3292 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Occasional Care Attendant (Diploma) enquiry via EthicalJobs.
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed.
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs.
- Reward and recognition programs.
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure.
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3608 or E: [email protected], using the subject line: Occasional Care Attendants (Diploma) enquiry via EthicalJobs.
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.