Daycare Assistant - Yarrabah Initial 6-month contract start ASAP Southern Cairns location Established Daycare Centre The Client Our client is located just south of Cairns, responsible for supporting the local community through a range of services including the provision of childcare.
The Opportunity An experienced Daycare Assistant will be required for a minimum 6-month contract to help oversee this small but busy local daycare centre.
You will be required to liaise on a regular basis with the Daycare Manager and other relevant staff to ensure the centre is running smoothly and is consistent with Legislative requirements and guidelines.
Base hours per fortnight: 76 hrs Option for full time only: work 80 hours per fortnight, according to the roster, in order to accrue 1 paid RDO per month.
Option for full time or casual: work 76 hrs in 9-day per fortnight About You To be considered for this position you will have You must be able to drive to and from Yarrabah area daily (under an hour from Cairns, little over a half hour from Gordonvale) Must have a current open driver's license.
Must have a current open Blue Card.
Child Care Diploma or Certificate 3 in Children's services or Administrative accreditation, including financial management.
Familiarity with the NQF, Education & Care Services Act 2013 (QLD), Education Care Services National Law (QLD) Act 2011.
Current First Aid certificate Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team, with evidence of self-management, time management, priority and achieving planned outcomes.
Wide knowledge of and the ability to network and collaborate with community, non-government and government services.
Demonstrated Experience working with Aboriginal & Islander Children 0-5 years and their families.
Professional knowledge and experience in the delivery of Children's Services, including knowledge of childcare philosophy and childcare practices for the 0-5 year age group.
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