Join our passionate Armstrong Creek team to utilise your skills and make a meaningful impact to lives of children every day!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive above award annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted childcare fees for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
- Paid Refer-a-friend program
- Paid staff meetings
- On-going full-time (or part-time will be considered) with an immediate start
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellence
- Genuine commitment to professional development
- Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
- Beautiful modern facility with plenty of parking
THE ROLE:
Are you interested in becoming an early childhood professional? If so bestchance Child Family Care are currently seeking individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families to join the team at Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre.
We are seeking trainees who are looking to commence their Certificate III or upskill to a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as soon as possible. The successful applicant will have mentors to assist with all aspects of their learning and will be given study time at the centre. This is a wonderful opportunity to earn while you lean. The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) is available for those that meet the eligibility criteria.
JOB DETAILS:
Armstrong Creek East Children's Centre
Location: 46-70 Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217
Total Hours: 38 hours per week (rotating roster) or Part-Time options also available.
You will stand out if you:
- Have the mindset to take on learning new skills and information with enthusiasm, passion and initiative
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families
- A genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment
- Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds
In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role:
- Hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
- Successfully completed ‘Protecting Children - Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector’ training
- Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations
All bestchance staff are required to produce a WWCC, and in some circumstances other mandatory checks will be required, as well as providing a new National/International Criminal Background Check prior to employment.
About us:
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families. For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/
Applications:
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the team at careers@bestchance.org.au
All applications should be submitted via the 'apply for this job' button on our website.
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
