The Royal Children's Hospital

Cook/Early Childhood Educator - Casual - Early Learning Whittlesea

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $43.50 - $45.50/hr  •  Whittlesea, AU (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Educator Who Loves to Cook? Or Cook Ready for a Career in Early Childhood?

Join the team at Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

$45.52 per hour (including casual loading)

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Educator with great cooking skills?

OR

Are you an experienced Cook looking to combine your passion for preparing nutritious meals with working alongside children?

We're looking for a flexible team member who can provide both Educator and Cook leave cover at our welcoming Whittlesea Early Learning Centre.

About the Role

Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea provides long day care and integrated funded kindergarten programs for children from six weeks to school age.

As a Casual Educator/Cook, you'll have the opportunity to work across both roles, supporting our team wherever you're needed.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Holds (or is working towards) a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Has experience preparing healthy meals in childcare, aged care, hospitals or similar environments
  • Understands food safety, dietary requirements and allergy management
  • Loves working with children and enjoys being part of their daily learning and wellbeing
  • Is available at least three days per week
  • Can work 8-hour shifts between 6:45am and 6:15pm, including opening and closing shifts
  • Is reliable, adaptable and happy to step into either Educator or Cook shifts as required
  • Has strong references from previous employers

If people describe you as dependable, child-centred, positive, organised and a great team player, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Sparkways?

  • Casual flexibility with the support of an established not-for-profit organisation
  • Friendly and experienced leadership team
  • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
  • Opportunities to work across both Educator and Cook roles
  • FREE First Aid, CPR training and annual flu vaccinations
  • Two tailored professional development days each year
  • Career development opportunities across Sparkways services

About Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea is a welcoming, community-focused early learning centre where educators and children learn together through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.

Our programs support children from six weeks to school age, including integrated government-funded Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten delivered by experienced Early Childhood Teachers.

We believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success, and every educator plays an important role in helping children thrive.

How to Apply

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Questions?

Mami
employment@sparkways.org.au
0484 761 311

Child Safety

Sparkways is committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating safe, inclusive environments for every child.

Sparkways is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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