• Casual role, based on Gimuy Country in Bentley Park, Cairns
• $34.75ph - $41.20ph (including casual loading) + Super
• We are a flexible friendly organisation supporting you to achieve a healthy work/life balance!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As our Early Childhood Educator, you will work in a collaborative environment alongside other team members to provide a responsive environment that supports children’s wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships and critical reflection.

You will plan, implement and document a rich program which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures. You will work alongside other professionals like Social Workers, Early Childhood teachers, Speech Pathologist and Child Psychologist who are all on your team.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Professional Development - thriving industry with a constant need for dedicated workers, long term growth and development are strongly encouraged and supported.
• We celebrate the best live moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clients.
• Flexible work - maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you!
• A culture of professional support.

Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Education with experience in a similar role.
• A sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
• Great people skills and the ability to create strong respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.
• Good time management and organisational skills including the ability to be flexible.
• Experience developing a rich curriculum and up to date pedagogy.
• Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
• Part of your role could include driving our Kindy Bus!

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today!

Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience relevant to the role.

Have a question? Call Shelley on 0437 944 304 to discuss the role in more detail.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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