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ECTARC Smith Street is centrally located in Wollongong’s CBD, close to local schools, with easy access to the freeway, train station and buses, providing convenience for families travelling to work.  Situated directly behind the old peach coloured Surf Life Saving building, we provide some off-road parking. ECTARC Smith Street is a 40-place service for children from birth to school age.

ECTARC Smith Street support each child to reach their full potential, igniting a passion for lifelong learning.  For this to be achieved, children need to feel safe and secure.  We believe children should be allowed to be children, engaged in the present and have opportunities to learn about themselves.  We respect the rights of each child, listening and responding to their voice and giving them space to be powerful and active contributors in their own learning.  Our program also aims to support each child to become a global citizen.

ECTARC Smith Street is seeking an educator with a Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children birth to 5 years.

Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.

ECTARC is proudly a not-for-profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students, and our communities.

We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

Essential Criteria

• Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain
•  Commitment to working as a team
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
• 12 months experience working in children’s services
• Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care – HLTAID012

For more information on the role please click on the link to the Job Description –  3.1.7 Job Description Early Childhood Worker

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries in accordance with the relevant award and the policies and procedures of ECTARC including:

• Opportunity to work from home 1 day per week (following probation period) 
• Above award wages 
• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services. 
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up. 
• Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period. 
• Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family. 
• An inclusive work environment. 
• EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support. 
• Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings. 
• Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences. 
• Support for further study and qualifications. 
• Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process and a dedicated wellbeing program to support you and your family.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email employment@ectarc.com.au.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please click on the Apply Online button below.