• Part-time 12 hours (0.15 FTE) per fortnight, Fixed-term position until 30 June 2024
• Social & Community Services Employee - Level 2
  

About us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity:

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic person who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families within our community?

Junction has an opportunity available to join our Hackham Community Centre team in the form of a Crèche Worker, in this role, you will engage and develop meaningful solid relationships with children and families by creating a stimulating and positive learning environment for children in our new Hackham Young Parents Program. You will actively engage with children to role model appropriate play and deliver play sessions with developmentally appropriate activities across all developmental domains.

Drawing from your prior experience in childcare/playgroup settings, you will be able to deliver a variety of play sessions that support positive parenting, create opportunities for socialisation, enriched play, and healthy nutrition and make a positive impact on children, their families, and our community. You will be a valued member of our thriving Hackham Community Centre team which plays an integral role in delivering quality support services in the Southern region for families.

About you:

We are seeking a highly motivated person who:

• Has experience working in a childcare or playgroup setting
• Possesses an understanding of child behavioural management strategies
• Has demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling techniques
• Holds a Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want
• A NADIOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check
• Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Child Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s license and be willing to drive
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply Now button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

For further confidential inquiries contact Tammy Elvin, Team Leader Community Connections on 08 8392 3080 or 0437 920 524.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.