Children's Services Educator (Unqualified)

Glenorchy is Tasmania’s fourth largest city with a population of 46,790.  The City lies on the western shore of the Derwent River, next to the City of Hobart. Glenorchy is the second biggest employment location in greater Hobart and the industrial centre for Tasmania.  Home to the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Glenorchy also has vibrant retail and community services sectors.  Our community’s vision for the City is to be a proud city; a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.We are looking for a Children Services Educator to join the teams at Berriedale and Benjafield Child Care Centres. The Candidate:  The candidate will have proven ability to develop and implement flexible programs for children (birth to 7 years), including sound knowledge of child development and the ability to respond and relate to individual children’s needs to effectively manage their behaviour in a positive manner.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Certificate III in Children’s Services or actively working towards this certification or equivalent (as per the ACECQA website) and a current Vulnerable Persons Check and First Aid Certificate (HLTFA301C)Position Number: 100471Position Hours: Part-time (10 hours base to 38 hours per week)Salary: Schedule C, Salary Point 1 to 2: $48,741.37 to $51,319.03, pro-rata in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2016Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide a current vulnerable People Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Kate Whitbread, Child Care Delivery Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this submission site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must address the key selection criteria in the Position Description and provide a current resume.  A copy of the position description can be found by clicking the below hyperlink or on the Glenorchy City Council website. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 7 March 2021.Position Description - Children Services Educator AUD Glenorchy 7010