Description:
Family Day Care Field Compliance & Support Officer
Permanent part-time (22.5 hrs)
- Exciting Professional Development opportunities
- Above award salary package and incentives
- Flexibility with office and field days/hours
- Part of a friendly and collaborative team
- Immediate start, Launceston
Who are we
Thrive Group Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a volunteer Board. We have been providing education and care for children from birth to 13 years for over 45 years. We offer families a wide range of care options throughout Tasmania including Family Day Care, Early Learning and Care and Outside School Hours Care.
OUR VISION
To enable Tasmania’s children to thrive while they explore and contribute to the wonder-filled world around them.
OUR MISSION
To create opportunities for Tasmanian children and their families to lead lives full of possibility and to thrive.
OUR VALUES
Respect
We see others as creative global citizens and value the unique perspectives they bring.
We treat others with empathy and respect.
Integrity
We see the world through an ethical lens
We take responsibility for our actions and speak up when necessary.
Collaboration
We see each child and their family as contributors and creators.
We work in teams and collaborate with others.
Excellence
We are evidence-informed and seek to lead by example.
We deliver high-quality education and care.
Imagine working with us
We are a highly motivated, passionate and collaborative team, continuing to renew, revitalise and expand our Service offering.
In this role you will be able to support, guide and mentor Family Day Care Educators to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing, educational environment for children in our local community. With your expertise in the early learning sector and extensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework, you will be able to work collaboratively with FDC educators to embed best practice behaviours and procedures to ensure high quality education and care outcomes for children.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in the early learning sector
- Working with Vulnerable People Check (or the ability to obtain)
- A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- A current First Aid Certificate (or the ability to obtain)
- National Police check no more than 6 months old
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and a culture of continuous Improvement. This includes an ability and willingness to learn about and understand specific Legislative and Learning Frameworks (National Law & Regulations, Early Years Framework, My Time Our Place, Family Assistance Law) and to ensure Educator compliance with all requirements as specified within this framework.
- Recent experience in Early Childhood Education and Care (or related) sector and ability to drive both existing educator engagement and future Educator recruitment.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, facilitate learning and to empower others as well as the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds both in a team and autonomously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to produce clear documentation and reports with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy.
- Well-developed mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Sound time management skills, ability to prioritise tasks and efficiently manage workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Currently hold or studying towards attainment of a relevant Early Childhood Education qualification (minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care).
For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Caitlin Heyward at cheyward@thrivegroup.org.au or phone 6341 1555.
Your cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume should be addressed to:
Caitlin Heyward
Family Day Care Manager
E: cheyward@thrivegroup.org.au
Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have the right to work in Australia.