Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 26.Jan.2025) Position Classification: Child Care Worker Remuneration: $27.66- $31.31 per hour Hours Per Week: 14 Location: Coolamon Cottage Child Care Centre Where you'll be working Be part of an inspiring organisation that values you and your unique contribution, working as part of a broader Education and Care Services Team in a supportive, inclusive, innovative workplace. Our Child Care Services provide work based early education and care services onsite at Westmead, Blacktown, and Mt Druitt Hospitals. Responsive play-based programs and learning environments, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, are provided for children 0 - 5 years. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. What you'll be doing We are seeking Diploma Qualified Educators to fill a Temporary part time vacancy (job share- 6 months) at Coolamon Cottage Child Care Centre a 40-place long day care service located at Blacktown Hospital. Rostered shifts rotate across operational hours: 6.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. This is an ideal opportunity for motivated Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to take the next step in their career journey in a secure, Government sector role: to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice alongside a range of other benefits including: NSW Health (State) Award Salary and Conditions. A 60% gap fee discount for educators with children enrolled at the service. Supportive management. Scheduled curriculum planning and preparation time built into staff rosters. Health and Well Being support and resources, including access to: Resilience Building courses and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Healthy Lifestyle programs including subsidised gym memberships for team members and their families. Salary Packaging (including meals and entertainment). Service closures during the Christmas to New Year period An Annual Staff Development Day Advance notice for rostered shifts How to Apply Provide an up-to-date CV outlining your current role, professional experience, skills, and qualifications. Provide two referees and their contact details. Referees will not be contacted without consultation with you. At least one referee must be your recent or current manager. Submit your response to two questions related to the essential criteria of the role. Focus Questions : Describe how you incorporate and act out the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, in your day-to-day work. An innovative and inclusive early childhood education and care program driven by quality education and care practice, is key to maximising positive outcomes for children. Please discuss how you would demonstrate these key concepts in your work as an educator. Requisition ID: REQ501416 Applications Close: 14th July 2024 Need more information ? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Melissa Potoi at Melissa.Potoihealth.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 9881 8309. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
