Number Of Positions Available
2
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
Balga Early Learning Centre supports families by providing a high quality early-years service. The Early Learning Centre offers 70+ placements for children 0–12 years, in a both an early years & vacation care setting. The service has a 3-year accreditation and is fully compliant with industry standards for all business delivery. The service operates five days per week. Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 6.00pm
About The Role
We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Educator to work within the ELC staff team to provide a high quality, early learning service for the local community, ensuring a safe environment exists for all children to learn & grown in. Work within the ELC staff team to provide a high quality, early learning service for the local community, ensuring a safe environment exists for all children to learn & grown in.
In this role you will need to adhere to the Education and Care Services National Regulations under the Education and Care Services National Law, child protection regulations as well as the policies, goals and philosophy of TSA Balga ELC
To uphold the ‘National Quality Framework’ and ‘National Quality Standards’ as per the ‘TSA Balga ELC Philosophy, goals, policies and procedures.
You will successfully
- Maintain at all times supervision of children, ensuring ratios are correct
- Effectively promote and operate to ACECQA national quality standards within the ELC
- Effectively promote and encourage high standards of safety across all aspects of the ELC operations
- To be an active, engaged participant in creating, sustaining and promoting a positive work place team culture
- Provision of educational learning for all children that is based on the Early Years Learning Framework
- Completion of ELC documentation of children’s planning, learning & evaluation
- Attend appropriate professional development training and contribute to staff meetings and staff team
This is a casual position located in Balga, WA. Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Child Services Award Level 3.
You will have
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
- Certificate III or higher in children’s services
- Compassion and professionalism in all actions and ethics
- Extraordinary service to customers
- Outstanding quality in everything we do
- Growth, development and safety of people
- Current Senior First Aid certificate
- Approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
- Minimum 1yr experience in early years settings
- Valid WA Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
What We Offer
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration