Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position: Assistant Educator
Incumbent: Vacant
Position Number: 7003
Directorate: Community Services
Team: Childcare
Position Status: Part-Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award
Level: Assistant children's services worker
Located: Longreach
Revised: December 2025
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
Functional Areas Key Responsibilities
Curriculum and Program
Delivery
* Assist in the delivery of a play-based, educational program aligned with the
Early Years Learning Framework and/or My Time Our Place Framework,
for a group of children aged from birth to 12 years.
* Work proactively and co-operatively with families and allied professionals,
ensuring all children are supported and included in the program.
* Create accurate and current records concerning each child in care.
* Provide each child with individual attention and comfort as required.
* Provide additional support to children requiring extra attention or
assistance.
Operational Support
• Take immediate action to rectify and report safety hazards.
* Ensure active, adequate, and efficient supervision of children always.
* Work cooperatively, ethically and respectfully with other educators, and
support each other's professional development.
Behaviour Guidance
• Respond appropriately to children's behaviour, development levels and
additional needs, whilst ensuring the use of positive forms of behaviour
guidance.
Communication and
Relationships
* Always maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
* Maintain current and complete records of all required correspondence for
children.
* Establish and maintain effective and regular communication with parents.
Quality Assurance
• 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.
* Ensure staff and children utilise 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.
* Attend professional development opportunities and meetings as
appropriate and directed.
* Work in accordance with and promote the Early Childhood Australia Code
of Ethics and act in the presence of unethical behaviours.
Child Safety and Protection
• As a mandatory reporter, promptly report to Child Safety when you
reasonably suspect a child has suffered, is suffering, or is at risk of
Key Relationships
Supervisor Childcare Services Assistant Director The Assistant Educator will have an
effective relationship with the Childcare
Services Assistant Director and is
responsive to their requests.
Manager Childcare Services Director The Assistant educator will have an
effective relationship with the Childcare
Services Assistant Director and is
responsive to their requests.
Works with -Internally Educators The Assistant Educator will have a positive
relationship which involves active
collaboration, sharing ideas and working
together to create a conductive
environment.
Works with - externally Families and other stakeholders The Assistant Educator will have an
approachable, attentive, respectful
relationship with families, built on open
communication, trust and confidentiality.
significant harm due to sexual or physical abuse, or lacks a parent willing
and able to protect them from harm, in accordance with the Child
Protection Act 1999.
* Take all reasonable steps within your role to identify and reduce risks of
harm to children, including reporting concerns about adults associated
with the service who may pose a risk.
* Maintain a valid Blue Card at all times and follow service procedures to
ensure compliance with Queensland's working with children requirements.
* Complete and maintain evidence of approved child protection training,
ensuring knowledge of obligations and reporting processes.
* Immediately inform the Nominated Supervisor (Childcare Services
Director) or Approved Provider (Longreach Regional Council) of any
incident or allegation of physical or sexual abuse of a child during care, and
cooperate with regulatory reporting requirements.
* Actively promote a child-safe culture by following policies and procedures
that support child safety and wellbeing, including safe online practices and
child-focused complaint handling processes.
Other
• Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would
generally fall within the scope of this position as directed by your
accountable Supervisor, Director or the Chief Executive Officer.
Position Requirements
Personal Attributes
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council's core values through personal action.
* Able to gain respect and create good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Able to work under general direction, within a team environment.
* 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.
* Time management, organisation, and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and manage own time and
meet critical timeframes.
Skills
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, families and children.
* Exceptional 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.
* Ability to use multiple software applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the willingness to
learn/use the Centre's digital communication platform for documentation and reporting purposes
Knowledge
• A thorough understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and program planning
processes.
* Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and relevant state/territory
regulations and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), or willingness to obtain.
* Working with Children Check (WWCC) Blue Card ** must be obtained before first day of employment.
* Current certification in HLTAID011 – Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting, or
willingness to obtain.
* Current certification in an approved Child Protection training course (CHCPRT025 – Identify and report
children and young people at risk, CHCPRT026 – Support the rights and safety of children and young people,
or CHCECE057 – Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles) ** must be obtained before
first day of employment.
* Minimum 18 years of age.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in early childhood services.
* Current "C" Class Drivers Licence.
Additional requirements and working conditions
The following requirements and working conditions will be necessary in this role:
* Willingness to attend staff meetings outside standard work hours, occasionally.
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.
The following statements apply to all employees, including permanent, part-time and casual employees.
Your responsibilities include:
1. To comply with instructions given for WH&S at a workplace by the employer;
2. Comply with the Health and safety duties and Duty of Care requirements as specified within the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 Part 2.
1. Timely reporting all accidents, incidents minor injuries, near misses and property damage (within 24 hours
of the event) and assisting, if required, with the investigation of all incidents in the workplace;
1. For a worker to use the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the employer after proper
instruction in its use;
1. Not to wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for WH&S at the workplace;
2. Not to wilfully place at risk the WH&S of any persons at the workplace including yourself;
3. Adhere to the LRC–SMS by remaining compliant to Council's WH&S Management Plan and completing
relevant Monthly Action Plan items;
1. Performing all work and associated functions in a safe, efficient and effective manner;
2. Complying with all documented WH&S policies, procedures, work instruction and verbal instructions
issued by the organisation or its officers;
1. Provide advice to ensuring risk assessments are conducted and recorded for all identified hazards, or
prior to the implementation of new work practices, hazardous substances, or plant. Also, as required,
assisting or participating in the carrying out of risk assessments on identified hazards;
1. Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing corrective action to eliminate
hazards where possible and / or control risks in the workplace;
1. To report hazards and risks in accordance with WH&S procedures;
2. Establishing and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within your individual work area(s) and
generally within the Longreach Regional Council's area of responsibility;
1. Attending any toolbox, team talks or specific training (e.g. Take 5s etc.) as supplied and required by
Longreach Regional Council;
1. Being familiar with the location of first aid treatment centres, fire protection facilities and evacuation
procedures;
1. Report any concerns for WH&S to your Supervisor.