Delivering exceptional customer service to the community of Singleton through the provision of high-quality Long Day Care Services is a key responsibility for this role.
The successful candidate will be involved in planning, implementing and evaluating child-centric programs that are developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse. These programs must integrate the Early Years Learning Framework and foster children's learning by modeling play-based environments, participating in curriculum discussions and suggesting changes.
A Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent qualification is essential for this position, as is a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), First Aid Certificate including anaphylaxis and asthma training, previous experience in the care of children aged 0-5 and knowledge of curriculum and legislative frameworks.
This permanent, full-time role involves working 38 hours per week with an accrued rostered day off every 4 weeks. The remuneration package includes a base salary based on Council's Salary System Protocol, plus superannuation and other award allowances.
A range of wellbeing benefits are available to employees, including the Swell Program, Health + Wellbeing Leave, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks.
Flexible work arrangements may also be available, including work from home options, rostered day off, 9-day fortnight and 4-day week.
In addition to these benefits, employees are entitled to a range of leave entitlements, including Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year, Annual Leave, Sick + Carer's Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Purchase of Additional Annual Leave, Parental Leave, Domestic + Family Violence Leave and Health + Wellbeing Leave.
Employees also have access to training courses and professional development opportunities, education assistance, leadership development program, emerging leaders program and 'Grow our Own' program.
The ESSPecialist Program Awards, Service Awards and Be Valued Recognition Program are also available to recognize employee contributions.