About the role
We are seeking passionate and child focused people to join our Crèche team at our new Norlane ARC (Aquatic & Recreation Centre). In these Certificate III level roles, you will play a key role in providing children with an engaging environment that supports their learning and development. Working closely with the Team Leader, you will implement developmentally appropriate programs for all ages and ensure a safe and stimulating setting.

The Crèche programs operate between the hours of 8:45am – 11:45am Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure an inclusive, safe, caring and stimulating environment exists for all children and that the health and well-being of each child is a priority.
• Assist with the implementation of an age and developmentally appropriate programs for all children, individually and in group situations.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Crèche room and equipment are maintained to a high standard of safety, cleanliness and repair.
• Ensuring an excellent standard of care of children in accordance with Children’s Services Regulations 1998, Children’s Services Act 1996 and National Accreditation Standards.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in a child care setting, with experience or desire to develop into a leadership position. You will have the ability to work and communicate with a diverse range of people, the ability to plan programs for children engaged in child care services, and well developed skills in observing and interpreting childrens’ behaviour.

Essential Experience:

• Sound knowledge of the development of children.
• Previous experience in the care of pre-school children.
• Certificate III in Children’s Services with practical experience in the care of children.
• Working with Children Check (Vic) & First Aid level 2.
• Preferred candidates will be required to perform a National Police Check and undergo a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

A career with us
We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

We offer:

• salary sacrificing and novated lease options
• cultural and ceremonial leave
• study leave
• paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
• IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
• training and career development opportunities
• a healthy and safe environment
• our employee wellbeing program
• corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
• unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning 

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Mary Schroeder – Programs Coordinator | 5275 1909 | MSchroeder@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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