Early Childhood Educator – Cert 3 Albury Campus Full-time, Permanent Base Salary $51,945 - $55,397 p.a. plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We invest in our people At TAFE NSW, you will have the opportunity to grow your professional career in a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role in our Childcare Centres. You can enjoy multiple great benefits such as professional development opportunities, Fitness Passport access, employee well-being and assistance programs, and free annual flu vaccinations. Plus, TAFE NSW Children's Centres support certification renewals, including First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection. About the role Join us as an Early Childhood Educator – Certificate 3 (internally known as Advanced Childcare Worker) where you'll be at the heart of our Children's Centre, creating an engaging and inclusive educational environment for our little learners in a fun-filled setting! You'll collaborate with a fantastic team to plan, implement, and assess exciting activities that help make a lasting impact on the children's educational journeys. Our Childcare Centres is open from 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 48 weeks of the year. We close for a refreshing four-week break over Christmas, ensuring our team is ready for another exciting year of learning. About you Are you excited about shaping young minds in a fun and vibrant learning environment? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a lasting impact in young learners' lives. Your ability to foster respectful relationships with families and colleagues, along with your commitment to maintaining a safe and stimulating environment ensures the smooth and successful operation of our dynamic centre. What you will bring: Certificate III qualification recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting Framework. A Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and ACECQA-approved First Aid certification (including CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes management). Demonstrated experience in early childhood services is highly regarded If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description. We have a range of permanent and temporary roles available at our Children's Centres across NSW. Explore other vacancies on our Careers at TAFE NSW page or contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now! Applications close: 11.55pm AEDT Tuesday 5 November 2024 To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide: Your current resume (PDF) Certified copies of your qualification transcripts (PDF) Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words) Targeted Question: What is your understanding of inclusion? Tell us about your experience providing inclusive programs for children. Please provide 2 examples of learning experiences you have implemented and evaluated. General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at ****** Role-specific enquiries: Emma Goulding, Acting Early Childhood Director at ****** For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool. This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.