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Child care worker

Darwin
Kentish Community Services Ltd
Care Assistant
Posted: 21 May
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Location: MOULDEN, NT

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Location: Palmerston NT Commencement Date: Immediate start available Employment Duration: Ongoing employment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $76,515 to $86,514 Kentish Early Learning Centre Moulden is a three-room facility catering for children aged 0–5 years and licensed for 79 child places per day. Our open-plan learning environments encourage children to be curious learners, explore their interests, and express awe and wonder through play-based experiences.

We are passionate about creating a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment where children feel a sense of belonging and are supported to grow and thrive. Kentish Community Services Limited is a Northern Territory Early Childhood-focused organisation.

We pride ourselves on offering safe, nurturing environments in which children can develop integral literacy, creativity, problem-solving, numeracy and language skills, as well as important social skills. We also have a strong focus on supporting local families and the community, and we embrace cultural heritage and diversity. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with children, are reliable, flexible, and possess a positive attitude towards nurturing young minds.

The role of the incumbent is too:

* Develop and maintain respectful relationships with children, families and team members.
* Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender, cultural background, or socio-economic status.
* Work as a team, sharing room responsibilities.
* Managing children's behaviour and guiding children's social development
* Provide care and supervision of the daily routine of children
* Plan, implement, assess and review a high-quality and diverse educational program based on appropriate curriculum frameworks and with reference to the NQS & EYLF, considering the developmental needs, interests and abilities of all the children attending the service.

What you will need to succeed:

* Previous experience in the

Early Childhood Sector

* Excellent understanding of the

Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework

* Flexible hours e.g., able to work rotating shifts both opening to closing hours
* Excellent written and communication skills

As these roles are mandated by the Northern Territory regulatory requirements and ACECQA you will be required to have (or be in the process of attaining):

* Diploma in

Early Childhood Education and Care or

* Certificate III in

Early Childhood Education and Care

* Current Senior

Early Childhood First Aid and CPR certificate

* National Police Clearance Certificate
* Current

Working with Children's Card What We Offer: Above-award pay and conditions.

Government Worker Retention Grant Salary packaging: Up to $15,900* per Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year + $2,650 for restaurant meals and holiday accommodation Novated Leasing Maternity leave in line with government incentives, so eligible employees can access support during this special time. Opportunities to work within a growing organisation. Paid team-building activities.

Extensive ongoing professional development opportunities. Heavily discounted childcare fees and priority enrolment for staff children. 24/7 access to cutting-edge educational resources and webinars.

A supportive and collaborative team environment. Training & Upskilling: Opportunities for further training in child care, including conferences and professional development for the successful applicant. Pay & Conditions:

* Hours of work: Flexible hours between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
* Pay: Based on the Children's Services Award (MA000120) with potential for additional benefits, including above-award pay rates.
* Working conditions: You will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and the well-being of staff and children alike.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and being part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

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