Early Childhood Centre
12 months, (To commence 22.5hrs per week).
Salary- $26.36221-$28.06087 (CARC3)
Curtin University is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (ARWU 2017), and in the top 50 in the world for universities under the age of 50 (QS World University Rankings 2017). The University operates the Curtin University Early Childhood Centre, a nationally-accredited facility run by highly qualified and experienced staff. The centre takes enrolments for children five years and under, with priority for children of Curtin staff and students.
Your new role
Join Curtin University’s Early Childhood Centre and further your knowledge in Early Childhood Education and be rewarded with higher conditions and salary.
As a model centre, Curtin University’s Early Childhood Centre is committed to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and experience with the wider community-based sector across Western Australia. Model centres exemplify best practice environments for early childhood in the state. Curtin’s Early Childhood Centre offers higher than required adult-to-child ratios. Programs are educationally based and offer quality care to 133 children with 4 Nursery areas, 2 x 2yr old areas and 1 Kindergarten. The centre is currently involved with an exciting program with the University’s School of Education that researches different aspects of children’s learning.
As an Educator, you will support the Early Childhood Educators to implement programming strategies whilst ensuring that positive relationships with children, parents, families and staff are maintained. Your ability and willingness to work with all age groups will be highly regarded, as will an understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.
The centre’s hours of operation are 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Higher conditions including the hourly rate, superannuation and almost nine weeks’ leave per annum are available to employees.
For further information please refer to the Position Description
You will bring to the role
- Completion of an approved Certificate III or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated skills in both verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a healthy and safe environment that meets the needs of young children according to develop individual and group programs for children.
- Proven ability to use tact and discretion.
Work Requirements
- As a requirement of this job you will undergo criminal record check in accordance with the university’s Criminal Record Screening Procedure that is paid by the university.
- As a requirement of the job you will undergo a medical certificate clearance to work with children in child care that the university will pay for.
What we offer you
The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Enterprise Agreements; as are the employee benefits which include employer superannuation contribution at the rate of the current Government Superannuation Guarantee amount, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging and wellness programs and flexible and family friendly work practices.
Valuing Diversity and Affirmative Action
Curtin University embraces diversity and inclusion and invites applications from women, men and intersex individuals who share the University's values, ethics, international outlook, value diversity and have an informed respect for indigenous people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace, therefore, if you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Contact details
For further information please contact; Virginia McSporran, Director, Early Childhood Centre on 9266 7459 or email CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au
Applications close: 5 pm, Tuesday 1st May 2018
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
