Diploma Qualified Kindergarten Assistants - Expression of Interest

Apply now to join our talent pool and be considered for future opportunities at Council-managed Kindergartens across the City of Casey.

A bit about the role

City of Casey offers three-year-old and four-year-old sessional kindergarten programs in all our kindergartens. Our mission is to ensure local children have the best early childhood experiences possible. As a Kindergarten Assistant, you may be required to work at any of the kindergartens managed by the City of Casey.

Our kindergarten teams have a strong culture of support, encouraging staff to take up professional development opportunities throughout the year, and to collaborate closely to improve and adapt practices and approaches in line with children’s needs.

This is an in-service position where you will support the delivery of a kindergarten program at an allocated service, as a Diploma qualified Kindergarten Assistant. 

You will be supported to foster your understanding and experience applying the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

As a large provider of Kindergarten programs, we offer a variety of session models to suit family and community needs. Our kindergarten assistants are employed on a part time basis, generally working 3 to 5 days per week with shift hours varying between 8.00am-4.30pm depending on the session model.

What you will bring

• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a genuine commitment to supporting and engaging children from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilities.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care as approved by ACECQA
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certified
• Maram Information sharing Reforms e-learn Certificate
• Victorian -Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Early Childhood
• National child safety training – Modules 1 & 2 and 3&4 (Geccko)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence 
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment checks including: National Criminal History, Working with Children check, Eligibility to Work in Australia and Functional Assessment (physio/medical).

What’s next?

This advertisement is an expression of interest for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be added to our talent pool and considered for suitable vacancies as they arise.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted to attend for an interview with our Team Leader panel. Applicants who are unable to attend on the day may still be considered for future recruitment intakes.

Should you be unsuccessful you will be notified by email, and you will be eligible to reapply after a period of 6 months.

Position Description: 

To find out more about the role, please contact Dominique Heyen, Team Leader Kindergartens ******@casey.vic.gov.au

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or ******@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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