Early Childhood Educator – Diploma

at  TAFE NSW

ABOUT YOU

We have 2x permanent full time opportunities at our Narrandera Children’s Centre and are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for early childhood education. You will have an understanding of the National Quality Framework and a genuine interest in working with children.
The ideal candidate will effectively engage with educators, families and children to implement educational programs by providing a safe, stimulating and educational environment. You will demonstrate initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with fellow educators.

The ideal applicant will also possess the following skills and attributes:

• Diploma or Associated Diploma level recognised by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) with a minimum 12 months experience in early childhood services.
• A Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and First Aid qualification that is recognised by ACECQA which includes applying first aid, CPR, emergency asthma management, anaphylaxis and diabetes.
• Child Protection qualification, if not included in qualification.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to make a tree change to riverside Narrandera, located in the stunning Riverina region of southern NSW?
Join us in Narrandera, a beautiful town in the Riverina region of southern NSW! Enjoy outdoor adventures like walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, and swimming in picturesque waterways. Experience wildlife at the Narrandera Nature Reserve and spot koalas in their natural habitat. Take part in sports with an 18-hole golf course and well-maintained tennis courts. With a close-knit community of around 5000 people and just an hour from Wagga Wagga and Griffith, Narrandera offers small-town charm with access to urban amenities.
The Early Childhood Educator -Diploma contributes to the provision of a quality education and care program, as part of the childhood educator team, which meets the needs of the children attending the Children’s Centre and the requirements of the Early Learning Framework. The role implements developmentally appropriate programs for individuals and groups of children, maintains a safe and healthy environment and contributes to the overall procedures of the campus based Children’s Centre
Please note: our Centre operates 48 weeks a year, with a four-week close down over the Christmas period. Centre operations hours are from 8am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, CLICK ON ‘APPLY NOW’ AND PROVIDE:

• An updated resume
• A copy of your Diploma/or Associate Diploma level certificate
• Response to the targeted question below when prompted in the application form (300 word limit)
  Targeted Question In your words, explain your understanding of, and how you commit to, applying the Early Years Learning Framework and the Philosophy of the Children’s Centre.
  Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Nicole Close, Early Childhood Director, via email at Nicole.Close@tafensw.edu.au
  General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 206.
  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