Early Childhood Assistant

Overview:

• Expression of Interest for Child Care Workers

• Salary Level Child Care Worker 3 and 4 (above award)

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role

The Early Childhood Assistant is responsible:

• To work as team member to provide high quality care to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of individuals and groups of children.

• To contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individuals and groups of children in conjunction with other staff.

• To meet a high-quality standard of care in line with the principles of the Children’s Services Act 1996, Children’s Services regulations 2009, The National Quality framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development (VELYLD) and the Centre’s philosophy and mission statement.

• To build and maintain close relationships with parents of the children in the centre, through constant communication, to meet the needs of individual families.

To be considered for the casual pool, you’ll have as a minimum:

• A current Level II First Aid Certificate

• Certificate 3 in Children Services and/or Level 4 Diploma of Children's Services (or equivalent)

• Excellent knowledge of the Children’s Services Act 1996, Children’s Services regulations 2009, The National Quality framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development (VELYLD) and the Centre’s philosophy and mission statement.

• A thorough knowledge of children’s development and ability to contribute to observation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate children’s programs.

• Flexibility, both within the room and according to the needs of the Centre as a whole.

• Well-developed Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to co-operatively contribute to and support a team environment.

• Ability to work co-operatively and respect families from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.

• Willingness to participate in in-service programs, staff development programs and staff meeting

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Communications, Enterprise Projects & Business Performance, Global Marketing & Student Recruitment, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.

Applications Close:

30 July 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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