Position: Assistant Educator
Position Number: 7003
Directorate: Communities
Team: Child Care Centre
Position Status: Casual
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream A)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Childcare Services
Accountable for: NA
Located: Longreach
Revised: November 2023

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

• Responsibility and Reliability: Being dependable and taking responsibility for children’s well-being.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in activities with children, including standing for long periods, bending,

lifting, and playing on the floor.

• Medical clearance: A pre-employment medical is mandatory for this role.
• First Aid Certification: Certification in first aid, including CPR.
• Working with Children; Working with Children Card

SKILLS

• Developed communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, families, and children.

• Developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member whilst being enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect, and innovation in all aspects of the position.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s core values through personal action.
• Able to gain respect and create good working relationships across all levels of Council.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
• Able to take initiative in improving processes to make them more efficient and effective.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and manage own

time and meet critical timeframes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Education and Care National Law (2011), Education and Care National

Regulations (2011), National Quality Framework.

MANDATORY EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain or hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Working with Children Blue Card.
• First Aid – provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
• Minimum 17 years of age.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Position Description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Other such relevant duties as required from each

position time to time which would generally fall
Functional Areas Key Responsibilities
Room Support • Take genuine interest in the children, their activities and participate in

these activities as much as possible.

• Give each child individual attention and comfort as required.
• Provide additional, support under direction, to the children who may need

extra attention or assistance.

• Assist in the development and evaluation of daily routines.

Curriculum Implementation

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities.
• Assist in providing an educational program that supports a holistic

approach to the care and development of children.

• Work co-operatively with families and allied professionals to provide a safe,

caring and stimulating environment for children attending the service.

• Work cooperatively, ethically, and respectfully with other educators, and

support each other’s professional development.
Behaviour Management • Respond appropriately to children’s behaviour, development levels and
special needs whilst ensuring the use of positive forms of behaviour
guidance

Operational Support • Ensure a stable, safe, secure, and hygienic environment for children.

• Ensure active, adequate, and efficient supervision of children always.
• Create accurate and current records concerning each child in care.
• Always maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.

Quality Assurance • Ensure staff and children utilizes effective health and hygiene practices,
including meeting all regulations relating to food safety and preparation,
medical management plans, risk management plans, policies,

management directives and procedures.

• Work in accordance with the Education and Care National Law (2011),

Education and Care National Regulations (2011), National Quality
Framework, Work Health Safety Act 2011 and relevant policies,

management directives and procedures.

• Work in accordance with and promote the Early Childhood Australia Code

of Ethics and act in the presence of unethical behaviours.
within the scope of this position as directed by
your accountable supervisor or the Chief

Executive Officer.

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and the care of

others in professional relationships.
Communication
Internal • Advise immediate supervisor of any faulty
equipment and follow all adopted procedures in
reporting of fault to Councils’ Workshop

Supervisor.

• Communicate, solve, and discuss work problems

with other team members and Supervisor.
External • Provide positive communication with families

Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversel