Job Description:
* Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia
* Internship Opportunity
Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
Tertiary students are provided with practical work experience opportunities to observe and perform tasks under supervision, to complete the mandatory work placement component of their Early Childhood course. The placement will be unpaid.
Key Responsibilities:
A tertiary student placement in one of our Early Years Services will give you the opportunity to:
* Observe and gain experience in a day-to-day setting as an Early Childhood educator
* Be paired with a host supervisor who will guide, mentor and offer constructive feedback
* Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with Early Childhood professionals, children and families within the Service
* Foster inclusive, secure, and interactive learning environments through positive interactions with children
* Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for children
* Support the growth and development of children in play based indoor/outdoor programs
* Document children's learning and development
* Perform activities under supervision, aligned with the course requirements to ensure placement outcomes are met
Student Requirements:
* Currently studying toward:
o Certificate 3 in Children's Services
o Diploma of Children's Services
o Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
o Or other relevant Early Childhood related qualification
* Hold a current Working with Children Check
* Provide a signed Student Placement Agreement including the education provider's insurance documentation
* Agree to act in accordance with Council's Employee Code of Conduct while undertaking placement
Additional Information:
Resume: The application will require a resume sharing information about yourself, including your skills, strengths, work experiences and areas of interest.
Placement requirements: The application form will ask details to fulfill the placement requirements, including work location, length of placement, age group of children and hours required.
About Hume City Council:
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment guided by our values:
* We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
* We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
* We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
* All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Details:
* Internship
* Unpaid Placement
Job Function:
* Education and Training
* Government Administration