Albury, New South Wales, Australia
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Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade B
SALARY:
$64,087 to $74,342 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Service Coordinator Banjora
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
To ensure that the AlburyCity's Early Childhood Education and Care service operates in an efficient and effective manner, while providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for all children attending Banjora.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist with the provision of education programs which meet the developmental, cultural and special needs of individual children attending the centre.
To be actively involved with all children assisting them to cope with the daily routines and develop their skills.
To complete children's daily record sheets and record attendance details for children.
To uphold the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
To report on all maintenance and equipment needs and replacements.
To follow housekeeping practices which ensures that equipment is maintained at an optimal level.
To be responsible for cleaning in relation to the group.
Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
To observe AlburyCity’s commitment to being a child safe organisation, creating safe environments that minimise the risk of harm with a zero tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Our people
External
Our Community
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times to be negotiated with the supervisor, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
This position requires attendance at meetings outside normal work hours.
This position has the opportunity to carry out the role of an Educational Leader on a rotational basis.
This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
This position involves working both indoor and outdoor, along with computer work. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day – depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. Appropriate WHS standards will be applied for all manual handing activity. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
This position requires evidence of vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
Hepatitis A
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
This position requires evidence of a current NSW Working with Children Clearance
This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
This position is located at Banjora Children’s Centre (Cardo Drive, Lavington) with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Certificate III in Community Services (Children's Services)
NSW Working with Children Clearance
Current First Aid Certificate (compulsory to have and maintain)
Current Accredited Emergency Asthma Management Training (compulsory to have and maintain)
Current Accredited Anaphylaxis Management Training (compulsory to have and maintain)
Complete National Mandatory Child Safe Training prior to starting
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Class C (standard) Drivers Licence
EXPERIENCE:
Relevant experience as a Child Care Educator in a Long Day Care centre
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Sound knowledge of child development
Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework as well as the National Quality Framework
The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community
Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for
more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work,
culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community
and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a
highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: People/Place/Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand
pillars of empowering progress, Serving with Excellence, which is about our people and
taking care of our place
We are caretakers and custodians of a very special, unique place. We are committed to
enhancing the experience of living on the Murray River, preserving our natural environment
and promoting our region as a gateway to our many, varied landscapes.
Service Cluster: Community & Place - Our Community and Place Service Cluster plays a key
role in enhancing our city’s rich tapestry. Its purpose is to contribute to a vibrant, united,
caring and inviting community through integrated planning and delivery of a range of
community, social, creative and cultural services.
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Albury, NSW 2640 Australia
Albury, NSW 2640 Australia
