Daycare Assistant - Yarrabah
* Initial 6-month contract start ASAP
* Southern Cairns location
* Established Daycare Centre
The Client
Our client is located just south of Cairns, responsible for supporting the local community through a range of services including the provision of childcare.
The Opportunity
An experienced Daycare Assistant will be required for a minimum 6-month contract to help oversee this small but busy local daycare centre.
You will be required to liaise on a regular basis with the Daycare Manager and other relevant staff to ensure the centre is running smoothly and is consistent with Legislative requirements and guidelines.
Base hours per fortnight: 76 hrs
* Option for full time only: work 80 hours per fortnight, according to the roster, in order to accrue 1 paid RDO per month.
* Option for full time or casual: work 76 hrs in 9-day per fortnight
About You
To be considered for this position you will have
* You must be able to drive to and from Yarrabah area daily (under an hour from Cairns, little over a half hour from Gordonvale)
* Must have a current open driver's license.
* Must have a current open Blue Card.
* Child Care Diploma or Certificate 3 in Children's services or Administrative accreditation, including financial management.
* Familiarity with the NQF, Education & Care Services Act 2013 (QLD), Education Care Services National Law (QLD) Act 2011.
* Current First Aid certificate
* Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team, with evidence of self-management, time management, priority and achieving planned outcomes.
* Wide knowledge of and the ability to network and collaborate with community, non-government and government services.
* Demonstrated Experience working with Aboriginal & Islander Children 0-5 years and their families.
* Professional knowledge and experience in the delivery of Children's Services, including knowledge of childcare philosophy and childcare practices for the 0-5 year age group.
To Apply
Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Daria in Cairns on (07) 4034 5000.
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With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is North Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are preferred suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We also have a broad client base throughout Queensland.