Child Care Educators

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

Wesley Mission Queensland's The Gap Child Care Centre is a community based long day care centre providing care for up to 48 children aged from six months to five years, and proudly offers a responsive learning environment, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.  Our service provides a community environment that recognises and respects the individuality, ability and potential of each child.  We offer children innovative educational programs in a flexible, play-based natural environment where they can be themselves and learn about the world around them.  Our service also provides a Kindergarten Program with a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced and dedicated Child Care Educators  to join our team on a Casual basis, working across all age groups throughout the week as required.  The successful applicants will have a vision for children as capable and competent learners along with proven experience in Early Childhood services and an understanding of contemporary Early Childhood practices.  The casual Educators will work under the guidance of the Lead Educators to implement an enriched learning environment for children to help build their foundations for early years.

In this role you will:

- Communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders
- Create responsive and inspiring learning environments for children
- Be willing to learn and progress as an early childhood professional
- Assist to deliver a responsive early childhood program reflecting the service philosophy, EYLF and the voices of children
- Closely liaise with the service's Leadership  team  
- Have skills to prioritise and manage work projects efficiently and effectively
- Have thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework
 

The successful applicant will hold a:

- Recognised Certificate III in Children's Services or be currently studying towards a relevant diploma level qualification
- Current Working with Children Suitability Notice (blue card) or exemption
- Approved first aid qualification, including asthma and anaphylaxis (or ability to obtain)
 

If you're a qualified Child Care Educator seeking an exciting career opportunity we encourage you to apply!

Applications must address the 'Selection Criteria' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm, Friday 16th April, 2021.

It is anticipated that applicants would be available to as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact Melissa Lambert via email at thegapccc@wmq.org.au

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

Working alongside people who love what they do
Salary Packaging
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.