Early Childhood Educator, Room Leader

Job no:851814
Location:Mt Helen Campus
Categories:Professional/General
School/Area: Technology Park and Commercial Services

• Commercial Services and Technology Parks – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 4 – $65,842 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

You will have an understanding of early childhood development and the ability to provide a quality learning environment, You will also  have demonstrated the ability to lead a team, delegate tasks and supervise others.

You will:

• plan, implement and critically reflect on programs based on the children’s individual needs;
• communicate effectively with children, families, educators and other professionals;
• be responsibility for a diverse group of children;
• provide children with a safe and stimulating environment; and
• supervise and provide leadership to other staff.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our university and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked University in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment.

About you

You will demonstrate experience providing quality care and learning environments for children whilst understanding health and safety requirements specific to Early Childhood Education. You will have well-developed organisational, written and communication skills including conflict resolution and the demonstrated the ability to lead a team, delegate tasks and supervise others.

You will possess:

• Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, the National Quality Standard, the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Early Year Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and the ability to convey acceptance of and sensitivity to the values and needs of individuals.
• Ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, supervise others and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of planning culturally appropriate and anti-biased quality programs.

 All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 6 November 2022.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and suitability statement.

To view the Position Description, please click here: 851814.pdf

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756.  Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

A workplace for remarkable people

For 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.
We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Organisational Development and Diversity .

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy . For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Organisational Development and Diversity .

What we offer

We foster a positive culture shaped by our values of inclusion, innovation, excellence, empowerment and collaboration as outlined in Federation’s Living Values Charter .

You will be able to take advantage of our UniSports Health and Fitness Centre in Mt Helen, in addition to benefits such as purchased leave, annualised hours, flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our LinkedIn Life page or our leave and work-life balance webpage.

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more .

Advertised:25 Oct 2022 4:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:06 Nov 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time