Permanent - Full Time

Bruce

About the Diploma Qualified Lead Educator Role

We’re searching for a passionate and dedicated Diploma Qualified Lead Educator to join our team at Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, supporting children’s learning and development, and contributing to a warm, welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel truly connected.

If you’re a motivated educator who is enthusiastic about early childhood education and enjoys working as part of a supportive team, this is your prospect to make a real difference

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

- Minimum Diploma Qualification in Early Education and Care
- The Ideal Candidate would have several years experience as a Diploma/Lead Qualified Educator
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to positively interact with educators, children, families and the community
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Have a sound working knowledge of the documentation of children's learning and the Early Years Learning Framework Planning Cycle

Responsibilities

In this rewarding role you will undertake the following responsibilities:

- Uphold professional and ethical standards, demonstrating accountability, initiative, and effective time management
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment through respectful communication, feedback, and support of diversity and inclusion
- Work in alignment with organisational goals, policies, and National Quality Standards to support high-quality service delivery
- Ensure the health, safety,



and wellbeing of children through effective supervision, hygiene practices, and risk management procedures
- Create and maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments with appropriate use of resources and sustainable practices
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues while engaging in continuous professional development and service improvement

CRCS has zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, all employees are required to comply with our child safe policies and mandatory reporting requirements. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and undergo rigorous screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.

CRCS also requires all employees to:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW) and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
- To have completed National Child Safety Training





We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- Discounted early education and care program services
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay!)
- Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us why you are the most ideal candidate for this role. We would love to hear from you!

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Leanne Rod at ***********@crcs.com.au or People and Culture team at **@crcs.com.au email.

Kindly note that applications received via email may not be accepted. Please use the link to complete the application.

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