Who are we?

Mallee Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) is an innovative integrated Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) located in the heart of the Mallee in North West Victoria.  As an MPS we provide services across the age and life span – from early childhood education and care to residential aged care.  We have a diverse workforce which reflects the nature of the services that we provide. As a health service we are immensely proud of the work of this service – and the staff and volunteers who continue to connect us together.

The role:

This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and delivery of developmentally informed programs to children of various ages, ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, and who are enrolled at our long day care centres, integrated services and vacation care programs. On occasion, and as negotiated, this position may be required to assist with supporting the delivery of kindergarten programs provided by Mallee Track Health and Community Service as an Early Years Manager of 5 Pre School Programs. Our centres are located at Ouyen, Underbool, Murrayville, Sea Lake and Manangatang.

What we offer:

• Free parking

• Salary packaging

• Professional development support

• Support with accommodation (subsidised rent and relocation support)

• An employer of choice - at MTHCS we understand the importance of employee’s health and wellbeing – both physically and mentally. Optimum health is key to producing great work and our investment into the wellbeing of all our workforce helps increase productivity along with an overall sense of satisfaction and positive team culture.  MTHCS understands it is hard to balance work and wellness so we offer engaging, fun and holistic approaches to wellness

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Current Driver’s Licence.

• Current Police Check.

• Current Working with Children Certificate.

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Good time-management.

• Have an interest in improving the health of families through the delivery of children’s services.

• Participates as part of a co-operative team.

• Abiding by the Organisation’s Code of Conduct.

• Fulfils duty of care, including ethical practices.

• Using own initiative to complete tasks.

Desirable:

• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates.

• Sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development.

• Experience working in a child care setting.

• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards to represent MTHCS in a professional manner.

• Ability to assist in the implementation of a detailed developmentally appropriate program for children 0-6 years of age.

• Ability to participate in parental involvement in planning programs and care.

• Ability to be efficient and effective at completing allocated tasks.

• Ability to effectively engage with families and co-workers.