SENIOR EDUCATOR – CHILDCARE

Cash Component - $52,287.38 to $57,462.52 per annum

Council is seeking  expression of interest  to fill the full time position of Senior Educator – Childcare and will be received until a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Position
The successful applicant will be responsible for the coordinating activities, general supervision of childcare assistants, and ensuring that a development program is planned and implemented for each child.

Senior Educators will carry out administrative work and develop and maintain portfolios for each child under their supervision with the guidance and direction of the Director Childcare and Manager Childcare Services.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess a current suitability card, Senior First  Aid Certificate and a Certificate III in Children’s Services and enrolled to study Diploma Children’s Services or higher.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified at Group Leader Yr 1 Qualified to Group Leader Yr 1, 3 Yr Qualified under the Children’s Services Award State – 2012, 4 weeks annual leave and a cash annual wage component (including allowances and leave loading) of $57,060.10 - $64,266.92. Superannuation of up to 12% of salary is also available upon commencement.

Applications
If you believe you would like to join the Longreach Regional Council team, please contact Human Resources on (07) 4658 4126, email hr@longreach.qld.gov.au or visit the Council website at www.longreach.qld.gov.au and download a copy of the Position Description and Information Kit.

Commitment to EEO and WH&S
Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff. In achieving these goals, it is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to satisfactorily pass a Federal Police Check and medical screening. Council operates under a Drug and Alcohol Policy and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test, with a clear result, before an offer of employment is made.

Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 144
96A Eagle Street
Ilfracombe QLD 4727