• Casual / Relief

About the role

The Early Childhood Educator will:

• In collaboration with an EC educator, take the lead and offer open ended learning opportunities in a play based environment which meets the needs of all children in the group
• Provide assistance to the Early Childhood Teacher in implementing services
• Develop strong relationships with children and their families in cultivating a positive early learning experience.
• Contribute and participate in a diverse and multi-discipline team that promotes a flourishing workplace culture and upholds the ethos and values of ATSICHS 

About Us

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal Medical Health Service in Queensland.

With a growing early childhood education portfolio that will be seeking more permanent and casual ECT’s over time.

Our services include medical and dental clinics, mums and bubs programs, an aged care homes, family and child safety services, social and emotional wellbeing services, kindergarten programs and a youth service.

“Our vision for the future is that we are world leaders in Indigenous health and social support services provided in an urban setting.”

See more at our website - atsichsbrisbane.org.au

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a Kindy service designed to meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
• The ability to influence the learning program using your strengths and interests
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Medical Services;
• Competitive remuneration;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• Access to medical and dental services

About You

Essential:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Comprehensive knowledge of children’s development across the ages of 0-5 years 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ‘Early Years Framework’
• Broad knowledge and a deep understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families access to early childhood services
• Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills
• Current National Police Check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004)
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety
• Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an ongoing recruitment to fill a pool of casuals. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

For any further enquiries please get in touch with Bev Book, Operations Manager Early Childhood on 0490 803  960 or our People & Culture Team through (07) 3240 8900.