Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position: Assistant Educator
Position Number: 7003
Directorate: Communities
Team: Child Care Centre
Position Status: Casual
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream A)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Childcare Services
Accountable for: NA
Located: Longreach
Revised: November 2023
Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community
Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services
Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
1. Inclusiveness and Respect
2. Consistency and Fairness
3. Teamwork and Staff Development
4. Performance and Value for Money
5. Leadership and Collaboration
6. Sustainability
7. Forward-looking
Position Objective
The primary objective of this position is to assist in providing a quality early childhood program which meets the
needs of the children attending Centre Based Childcare and in line with the requirements of the of the National
Quality Standards and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Position Responsibilities
General
* Other such relevant duties as required from each
position time to time which would generally fall
Functional Areas Key Responsibilities
Room Support
• Take genuine interest in the children, their activities and participate in
these activities as much as possible.
* Give each child individual attention and comfort as required.
* Provide additional, support under direction, to the children who may need
extra attention or assistance.
* Assist in the development and evaluation of daily routines.
Curriculum Implementation
* Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities.
* Assist in providing an educational program that supports a holistic
approach to the care and development of children.
* Work co-operatively with families and allied professionals to provide a safe,
caring and stimulating environment for children attending the service.
* Work cooperatively, ethically, and respectfully with other educators, and
support each other's professional development.
Behaviour Management
• Respond appropriately to children's behaviour, development levels and
special needs whilst ensuring the use of positive forms of behaviour
guidance
Operational Support
• Ensure a stable, safe, secure, and hygienic environment for children.
* Ensure active, adequate, and efficient supervision of children always.
* Create accurate and current records concerning each child in care.
* Always maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
Quality Assurance
• Ensure staff and children utilizes effective health and hygiene practices,
including meeting all regulations relating to food safety and preparation,
medical management plans, risk management plans, policies,
management directives and procedures.
* Work in accordance with the Education and Care National Law (2011),
Education and Care National Regulations (2011), National Quality
Framework, Work Health Safety Act 2011 and relevant policies,
management directives and procedures.
* Work in accordance with and promote the Early Childhood Australia Code
of Ethics and act in the presence of unethical behaviours.
within the scope of this position as directed by
your accountable supervisor or the Chief
Executive Officer.
* Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and the care of
others in professional relationships.
Communication
Internal
• Advise immediate supervisor of any faulty
equipment and follow all adopted procedures in
reporting of fault to Councils' Workshop
Supervisor.
* Communicate, solve, and discuss work problems
with other team members and Supervisor.
External
• Provide positive communication with families
Inherent requirements
• Responsibility and Reliability: Being dependable and taking responsibility for children's well-being.
* Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in activities with children, including standing for long periods, bending,
lifting, and playing on the floor.
* Medical clearance: A pre-employment medical is mandatory for this role.
* First Aid Certification: Certification in first aid, including CPR.
* Working with Children; Working with Children Card
Position Requirements
Skills
• Developed communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, families, and children.
* Developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to work cooperatively as a team member whilst being enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect, and innovation in all aspects of the position.
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council's core values through personal action.
* Able to gain respect and create good working relationships across all levels of Council.
* Good attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
* Able to take initiative in improving processes to make them more efficient and effective.
* Excellent time management, organisation, and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and manage own
time and meet critical timeframes.
Knowledge
• Understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Education and Care National Law (2011), Education and Care National
Regulations (2011), National Quality Framework.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Ability to obtain or hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
* Working with Children Blue Card.
* First Aid – provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
* Minimum 17 years of age.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Current Class 'C' Drivers Licence.
Delegations and Authorisations
NIL
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council's - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.
* Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely
affect the health and safety of others.
* Comply with and follow all reasonable instructions for work health and safety (WHS) and cooperate
with all reasonable WHS policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and directions.
* To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any substance or thing provided in the
interests of WHS.
* Use Longreach Regional Council's WHS risk management approach, participate in risk
assessments and assist in identifying and using control measures to eliminate or minimise WHS
risks.
* Ensure safe work practices including operating and maintaining all machinery, equipment and plant
in a safe way and holding licences and training where required.
* Report any worn out or defective tools or equipment or problems with tools and equipment.
* Comply with Council's induction and training requirements.
* Participate in meetings, training, consultation and other WHS activities such as inspections, incident
investigations, and evacuation drills as required.
* Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner.
* Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for their work area and comply with
instructions given by emergency response, including emergency wardens and first aiders.
* Report all problems with undertaking work, including concerns or signs of injury, discomfort, or ill
health, immediately to their manager or supervisor.
* Report any unsafe situation, workplace hazard, injury, incident, or near-miss to their manager or
supervisor immediately.
* STOP WORK if it not safe to continue and report concerns to their manager or supervisor.
* Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness.
* Undertake tasks as required to enable continuous improvement for WHS management.