Job Description
At C&K;, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives.It'swhatwe'vebeen doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hardworkand true compassion,we'vebuilt a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education.And as a child safe organisation,we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces wherechildrencan
learn,explore,playand
grow.
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Help Shape Futures at C&KMackay; Children and Family Centre
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As one of our highly
valuedLeadEducators
at C&KMackay; Children and Family Centre,you'llworkalongside your team to create a safe,supportiveand engaging play-based learning environment for children, theirfamiliesand our wider community.
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Fixed term, Full time for 6 months with possibility for extension
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Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day(monthly RDO)
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Close to public transport, cafes and supermarket
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"From the moment I interviewed and toured my service I knew it was a place I wanted to be. Walking in the doors felt like a warm hug from the first day and the team has been nothing but welcoming."- Jessica Christenson – Lead Educator, Yuingi C&K;
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Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Advantages
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Every C&K; career helps children belong and grow.We'llset you up for success with a range of
benefits,programsand
opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.
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Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of$*****-$*****per hour plus superannuation.
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Find a healthy work-life balance with family-friendly priority access to C&K; childcare centres and discounts of up to 75% of the gap fee.
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Be welland prosperwith anEmployee Assistance Program that includes financial counselling, nutrition
coaching,individualcounsellingand
specialist support forLGBTIQA+and First Nations individuals.
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Access toscholarships of up to $**** under the Qualifications Pathway Program.
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Plus so much more.
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Whatyou'llbring
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Ifyou'recommitted to guiding children's early learning and development,we'llset you up for success!
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We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures.To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:
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Hold, or awillingness
tocommencestudying,aDiplomain
Early Childhood Education and Care.
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Completion of the National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate
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First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
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Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
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APoliceCheck current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).
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You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K;, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.
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Join us and find a better way with C&K; - for children, for you, for always.
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C&K; is a child-
safeorganisationand
all C&K; employeesare required toundergo a police check and not be a 'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
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Wewelcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those
withadditionalneeds.
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Mackay, QLD
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