Diploma Group Leader – Childcare in NSW (SC 494 Visa Employer Sponsorship Available)

Job Position: Diploma Group Leader – Childcare in NSW (SC 494 Visa Employer Sponsorship Available)
Company: Falcam
Salary: $31 – $40 per hour
Location: Canberra ACT, NSW, Australia

The Falcam Family are currently looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Diploma Qualified (Early Childhood Education and Care) Group Leaders, for our centre located in Yass, New South Wales.

PLEASE NOTE : These positions are open to all Australian residents and candidates interested in applying for a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa. 494 Visa applicants must meet strict criteria to be eligible. The advertised positions are 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, and based on 7.5 hrs per day on a rotating roster (Successful 494 applicants will be employed on a full time 38 hour per week basis). Candidates applying for the 494 sponsored positions MUST HAVE or be able to provide proof of application for an ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority) Migration Skills Assessment.

The Falcam Family are always looking at new and innovative ways to support our most valuable asset in our centres, our staff! As an integral part of our ongoing Staff Wellbeing initiative, we want to promote the work/life balance of our staff and prevent burn out by complementing our teams with additional qualified Diploma Group Leaders. We want to go a step above and beyond! And we need you to become part of our family so we can achieve this.

Location:

Early Learning on Rossi in Yass – located in New South Wales approximately 45 mins from Canberra, in the historic country township of Yass. We are committed to providing quality educational programs to the Yass community through the provision of a wonderful and caring learning space for local children. The modern learning environment offers an intimate setting providing care in our 0-1 years, 1-2 years, 2-3 years and 3-5 year old rooms. Praised by our parents as always being ‘safe and clean’ the centre also boasts a fantastic yard with plenty of learning opportunities for the children. The large 100 place centre was purpose built and opened in 2016. Early Learning on Rossi became part of the Falcam Family in 2019. See this for yourself on our website at https://earlylearningonrossi.com.au.

Job Description:

Opportunities for passionate, Diploma Qualified Group Leaders to join our friendly family owned and operated services are now available. The successful candidates will be working alongside a team of experienced educators, you will be responsible for fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. You are expected to be an active leader of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children.

Your duties will include but not be limited to :

• Leading, guiding and supporting a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care;
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programs for children that align with our values and policies.
• Developing strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues, children, parents and families.
• Implementing and always upholding the policies and associated procedures and practices of the organisation.
• Working in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and applicable regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a current Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved diploma level (or higher) early childhood education and care qualification.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate – Child Care approved (HLTAID012 or HLTAID004) including current CPR certificate.
• Cleared New South Wales Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework
• Provide two recent work-based references.
• 494 Visa applicants MUST HAVE a minimum of 3 years full time employment experience (or equivalent) as a childcare Group Leader delivering education and care to the 0-6 year old age group, or similar role
• 494 Visa applicants MUST HAVE an ACECQA Migrant Skills Assessment – or be willing to attain one
• 494 Visa applicants MUST HAVE Competent English Skills, meeting minimum standards of an IELTS band score of at least 6.0 in all four test components – note some nationalities are exempt IELTS testing.
• Australian Citizenship or Visa Eligibility, if required.
• This position is identified as a Child Safe work-related position. All successful applicants will be subject to verified WWCC and must demonstrate a commitment to uphold our Child Safe Standards.

Benefits and Perks of being on our Team :

• Above award salary $61,000 -$76,000 plus superannuation – negotiated commensurate with skills, qualification and experience
• 95% Childcare discount for your own children – for eligible staff members
• Weekly Incentives – an extra $1 per hour for teamwork, ask us how
• Two additional paid Wellbeing Days per Annum – time to rest and recharge
• Fun performance based incentives : holiday discounts and surprises
• Quarterly Observations, not monthly – our work/life balance initiative in action
• Above ratio staffing
• Career Advancement – the Falcam Family supports upskilling of formal qualifications from Diploma to ECT degree through partial to full fee paying contributions or interest free loans
• Programming time that actually happens Off-the-floor
• Refer a friend Employment program – $500-$1500 bonus ask for more info
• Amazing consistent BUDGETS for resources, professional development and incursions
• Paid induction prior to commencing
• Monthly Wellbeing Budget – our thank you to you each month
• Biannual Staff Appreciation Budget – team bonding activities from breakfast to movie nights
• Most importantly, all of this is supported by an Early Childhood Trained Owner who has 30 years’ experience as an Approved Provider
• Uniforms Supplied
• Paid Staff meetings (Max 1 hour per month)
• Falcam Family, as an Approved Sponsor, can provide future regional sponsored migration for the right candidates.

About Us:

Our family, the Falcam Family, has made an extensive financial commitment as an Approved Childcare Provider and is dedicated not only to the industry, but the people that who turn up everyday – the staff, the families and the children. Experience the difference of someone who actually cares. An owner who is Early Childhood Trained with 30 years’ experience, who is invested in the quality of the care being delivered by the centres and the wellbeing of the staff responsible for providing the daily care to the children that attend our centres.

We are friendly, professional and accommodating. Our staff believe in our processes. They love our budgets. They adore our focus on community engagement. Staff especially like that we are a small organisation, they are not just a number, they are most certainly a name and they matter….as we are family, the Falcam Family.

Apply Now:

If you are interested in applying for one of the advertised positions, please email your resume and covering letter to joinourfamily@falcam.com.au

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