Early Childhood Educator Part time and Casual

Part time and Casual Opportunities available

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team
The Wind in the Willow’s early childhood education centres provide high standards of education and care that exceed the National Quality Standards for children aged 0-5. Our children’s services are based on a nationally recognised play-based curriculum and are delivered by a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about the quality of education and care they provide.

About the role
We are seeking early childhood educators, at all levels of experience, to provide homely, nurturing, flexible and affordable programmes that are safe and secure for the children and welcoming for the family. The role will contribute to a positive team work ethic reflective of Centre philosophy, policies, procedures and the ECA Code of Ethics.

About you
The successful candidate will hold:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Working with Children Check from Department for Child Protection & Family Support.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability. To know more about us, please click on the link below: You Me and TOB.

Salary and Benefits
These roles offer the following

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualified employees are paid $29.65 per hour
• Diploma qualified employees are paid $33.67 per hour
• Casual Employees are paid between $37.56 and $42.65 depending upon qualifications

The Town also offers up to 5% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours
Our team works on a rotating roster of the Centre’s operational hours, 7.15am to 5.45pm.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?
Further information is available in the Employment Information Pack. For position related queries please contact Nicole Namour, Manager Children’s Services at Nicole.namour@bassendean.wa.gov.au or call at 9279 3773.

How to Apply
Please step through the application process once you hit the apply button.

Application Close Date:  Friday, 30th August 2024 at 5:00PM

Cameron Woods
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and people living with disability.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.