The Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified and committed Child Care Worker (ANZSCO 421111) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide quality care and educational support to children while helping maintain a safe, welcoming and developmentally appropriate environment.

You will be required to:

Provide quality care and supervision to children across GFSA’s centre-based and mobile childcare programs. Support daily routines, learning and recreational activities while maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for children throughout the regional communities we service.

Benefits

Benefits of Working with GFSA

• Join a welcoming and supportive community-based team.
• Make a meaningful difference to children and families in regional communities.
• Enjoy a varied role across centre-based and mobile childcare programs.
• Work in a friendly, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Experience the relaxed lifestyle and strong community spirit of regional Western Australia.

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care and active supervision for children participating in the Association’s centre-based and mobile occasional-care programs. 
• Assist with preparing age-appropriate materials and equipment for children’s educational, play-based and recreational activities. 
• Prepare and conduct indoor and outdoor activities that support children’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. 
• Supervise children’s daily routines, including meals, rest periods, toileting, personal hygiene and transitions between activities. 
• Use positive behaviour-guidance strategies to support children’s social development, confidence and interactions with others. 
• Develop and implement a high quality education and care curriculum for all enrolled children that is consistent with: * The service philosophy and policies, * The National Quality Standards, * Educations and Care Services National Law, * Education and Care Services National Regulations, * Early Years Learning Framework  
• Observe children’s wellbeing, development and participation, and maintain accurate records in accordance with service procedures. 
• Establish respectful relationships with children and communicate appropriately with parents, carers, educators and other team members. 
• Maintain clean, safe and well-organised learning environments, including setting up and packing away equipment at centre and mobile-service locations. 
• Support the inclusion of children from diverse cultural backgrounds and children with additional needs. 
• Follow child-safety requirements, supervision ratios, hygiene procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and the Association’s policies. 
• Work with the team within the Service to develop, deliver and monitor quality curriculum consistent with the requirements of the National Quality Framework. 
• Assist with mobile service delivery across regional communities, including Gnowangerup, Borden, Ongerup, Nyabing and Newdegate, where required.

Qualification & experience

Essential

• QF Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with at least two years of leadership position, or an AQF Certificate IV or higher relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience providing care and supervision to children in a childcare setting. 
• Current Working with Children Check and approved First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or ability to obtain. 
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to mobile childcare locations when required.