Employment Type : Casual, up to 38 hours per week Location: Liverpool Hospital Position Classification : Child Care Worker Remuneration : $27.66 - $31.31 per hour Requisition ID : REQ470136 Application Close Date : 10/03/2024 Interview Date Range : 13/03/2024 - 20/03/2024 Contact Details : Chris Jovanovic – 02 8738 5801 | Spomenka.jovanovichealth.nsw.gov.au About The Opportunity Liverpool Hospital is seeking quick thinking, flexible and dedicated Child Care Educators to join their large, enthusiastic team. Working in a new, technologically advanced facility, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of children from zero to six years old in our state of the art education rooms. We have a number of outdoor spaces set across a large, nature focused area within the grounds of Liverpool Hospital. We have regular visits from our resident Possums and Blue Tongue Lizards and the children in our care love being able to experience the natural elements of our centre. The purpose built facility has an above requirement Educator to Child ratio with a highly experienced team. You will have the option to work across a number of rooms within the centre and will have access to the latest programming technology. There are numerous training opportunities available and you will have access to the ‘My Health Learning’ portal which has endless training courses available. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. We offer regular shifts ranging between 6.30am and 6.30pm with support from a highly experienced team across all shifts. The centre is located close to public transport, cafes and the Liverpool CBD. If you are ready to bring your exceptional discernment and sound judgments skills to an exciting and committed team, click APPLY NOW or call Chris Jovanovic on 02 8738 5801 for a confidential discussion. What you'll be doing To provide quality education and care to children and families. To recognise the needs of the children and provide all children with a stimulating and nurturing environment. Where you'll be working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney. Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges. Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Demonstrated extensive experience working with Children 0-5 years in a long day care setting. Holds a Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services. Current First aid Certificate-HLTAID004 in Education and care setting. 004 certificate includes: Managing Asthma and Anaphylaxis in Early Childhood. Current Child Protection Certificate Identifying and responding to children and Young people at Risk and Harm CHCPERT001, CHCCHILD1C and 401A. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement a program in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework outcomes and indicators Sound Knowledge of child development and learning and commitment to providing high quality care for children Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of the Education and Care National Regulations and National Quality Standards Ability to work cohesively as part of a team Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .