ABOUT THE ROLE:
LGT is seeking an Education and Care Practitioner for our Oatlands Early Education and Care Service, who has a passion and experience for bringing learning to life for children birth to five years of age.
- Provide high quality care for children with a focus on ensuring health, safety and wellbeing.
- Create and implement an educational, developmentally appropriate program based on the approved learning framework
- Support children to understand nutrition and ensure all children have access to adequate food and water throughout the day
- Lead and contribute to conversations and reflections about the needs and development of children and use professional knowledge to improve practices
- Communicate effectively and appropriately, with children of various ages, families and other Educators.
- Ensure a safe, clean and stimulating environment where all educators and children are protected from hazards and harm
ABOUT YOU:
This is the perfect role for you if you have the following:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Child Education and Care (or working towards)
- Understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
- Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
- Strong, respectful, and open communication skills
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Child Related Activity)
- Police Check
BENEFITS
- You may eligible for the worker retention grant
- Pay less tax through Salary Packaging up to $18,550
- Opportunities to grow within our organisation; leadership roles and operational support roles available across our network of services throughout Tasmania
- Tailored learning and development opportunities with access to our internal training programs
- Access our wellbeing support services that are focused on a healthier, happier work life
- Paid first aid certification and child protection training
- Beautiful, well resourced environments with passionate teams members working together to put children first
- Access to our Community of Practice
ABOUT US
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a community-based not for profit organisation, providing a range of services for children, families and education and care professionals within Tasmania.
To apply please provide a cover letter and your current resume via the link.
Applications close 9am Monday 2 June 2025
For further information please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@gowrie-tas.com.au.
