The Royal Children's Hospital

Early Childhood Educator

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  South Hedland, AU (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Child Australia’s Mobile Children’s Service visits remote Indigenous communities in the Pilbara to deliver fun, play-based learning for young children. The program helps children get ready for school and supports families in their local community.

We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Educator (cert 3 qualified or above) to join our team in South Hedland. You’ll travel to different communities, set up activities, and work with children and families.

Program: West Pilbara Mobile Children's Service (WPMCS)

Location: South Hedland, WA

Employment Type: Part-Time (school term only). Please note there is no work during school holidays.

Work Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am to 2.30pm

What You’ll Do

  • Build relationships with children and families
  • Work with local health and support services
  • Help with setting up, packing down, and cleaning equipment
  • Prepare snacks and help with basic documentation
  • Drive up to 4 hours a day, 3 days a week; 4WD may be needed

What You Need

  • Experience working with young children
  • Working with Children Check (or willing to get one)
  • Valid full Australian driver’s licence
  • First Aid certificate (or willing to get one)

As part of our commitment to child safety, all successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the last six months This must be submitted prior to commencing employment.

What We Offer

  • Base hourly rate of $33.33
  • Use of a new automatic vehicle
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Free counselling and wellbeing services
  • Discounts at over 50 popular retailers
  • Recognition through our Aspire Reward & Recognition program

How to Apply

Shortlisting will commence immediately. The job posting may close early once suitable applicants are identified.

About Child Australia

Child Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports children, families, and educators across WA and NT. We offer early learning services, training, and resources to help children thrive.

Our Culture

We welcome people from all backgrounds, including:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Culturally diverse communities
  • LGBTIQA+ individuals
  • People with disabilities

Learn more at childaustralia.org.au.

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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