Position Description Position Title: Childcare Traineeship Date: August 2023 Department: Community Services Supervisor: Early Learning Centre Director Remuneration: As per Contract of Employment Award: Queensland Local Government Industry Award – State 2017 Award Allowances: As per Contract of Employment Agreement: N/A OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION The Full-Time Trainee will assist in the day to day organisation of the Julia Creek Early Learning Centre to ensure high standards of care, education, safety and well-being of children, staff, families and visitors to the Centre while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Education and Care. ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT McKinlay Shire Council is the southern gateway to the Gulf. The Shire spans some 41,000 square kilometres and townships include Julia Creek, Nelia, McKinlay and Kynuna. McKinlay Shire has a population of approximately 1000 residents. Its main industries are beef cattle grazing, tourism and mining ventures at Cannington and Eloise Mine. Our vision Community – A focus on the health, wellbeing and general quality of life for the community. Economy – A focus on economic development to create employment growth and opportunity. Environment – A focus on the Shires built and natural environments and supporting infrastructure. Shire – A focus on Councils leadership and management of the Shire and its assets. To do this, we will: ✓ Develop a learning organisation which provides a satisfying, rewarding and secure career for our employees while fostering teamwork, person growth and respect for the individual. ✓ Support and promote economic developments ✓ Support and promote community developments ✓ Develop assets and infrastructure ✓ Achieve environmental sustainability ✓ Improve financial security ROLE OF DEPARTMENT Julia Creek Early Learning Centre aims to; Provide a warm, nurturing and inviting environment that accommodates each individual child and family’s needs; Provide qualified, caring and enthusiastic Educators who will nurture each child's learning, thinking and development; Undertake to ensure each child settles happily and contentedly into the groups and program of the centre and that each child is nurtured and supported to develop through learning environments that cater for individual needs; Provide an educational play based program that caters for each individual child's development as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes, Principles and Practices; Promote and implement a program that incorporates sustainability into our everyday practice; provide an inclusive program enhancing children's awareness of, and respect for cultural differences and similarities and the role all people can provide to the community and / or the Centre; Engage in reflective practice so as to reflect on our actions so as to ensure all Educators participate in a process of continuous learning; nurture the belief that parents are the child's first educators and encourage parental participation and input at all times, whilst respecting individual lifestyles, values and beliefs, and their rights and opinions; Acknowledge that children learn about themselves and construct their own identity within the context of their families and communities and will provide, promote and welcome opportunities for community involvement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the programming, planning, implementation and evaluation of the program in consultation with Educational Leader, other staff, families and children. Assist in the planning and preparing of the indoor and outdoor environment. Assist with the cleaning of the facility, contents and as directed. Actively support every child to participate in the program and ensure that the program promotes children’s agency, choices and influence. Ensure a safe and stimulating physical environment where all staff and children are protected from hazards or harm. Work cooperatively, ethically and respectfully with other Educators. Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with children and their families. Ensure all practices are in accordance with the NQF and reflect the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service. Attend professional development opportunities and network meetings as appropriate or as directed by Director/Coordinator. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service through reflective practice and as directed by the Director/ Educational Leader. To interact respectfully with all children and their families. To provide active support to, and seek outside resources for all children, especially those with additional needs. To be aware of and prepared to learn about different cultures and incorporate multiculturalism into the program. To promote equity and equal opportunity. To maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct at all times. To assist parents feel welcome and confident leaving their child. To promote a professional and positive image of the program. Encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the service’s activities. Perform duties as requested in consultation with the Director and Educational Leader. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Completion of all modules of your Certificate III in Early Education and Care in a timely manner as per Traineeship Agreement. Prompt reporting of any difficulties encountered to the Early Learn Centre Educators; Compliance with all Policies & Procedures applying to the duties of the position; Compliance with all workplace health and safety standards and Council policy; Compliance with the adopted Code of Conduct; Punctuality and Reliability and courtesy at all times; Appropriate notifications to accountable supervisor with respect to work absences. ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY Management Responsibilities: Nil Statutory Responsibilities: To perform duties inline with Councils Code of Conduct and Policies Expenditure: Refer to Councils Procurement Policy WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY Report any workplace accidents / incidents to your supervisor; Comply with any reasonable instruction and cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating to health and safety at the workplace; Contribute ideas and suggestions that promote safety awareness; Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. SELECTION CRITERIA SC 1. Skills & Requirements • Interested in a pursuing a career in Early Education and Care. Have a willingness to learn how to manage daily care routines, and associated early childcare tasks Have the ability to engage in effective relationships with families, staff and the wider community Ability to present a positive image of Council; Ability to work autonomously and in team environment; SC 2. Qualifications/Experience Current Working with Children Blue Card (or willing to obtain) Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willing to obtain) SC 3. Knowledge Interested in learning the required knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes Interested in learning the required knowledge of the Workplace, Health and Safety Act 2011;
