Child Care Worker

Kentish Early Learning Centre Big Rivers is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support our vibrant team and ensure the delivery of high-quality care and education.

Location: Katherine, Northern Territory

Commencement Date: Immediate start available

Employment Duration: Ongoing employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,000 to $87,300

About Us:

Kentish Early Learning Centre Big Rivers, a state-of-the-art centre that opened in early 2023, is located in Katherine East. Kentish Community Services Limited is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing nurturing and educational care for children across the Northern Territory, from birth to eighteen years. Our programs include:

Home-based family day care

Out-of-home care

Centre-based long day care

Outside school hours care (OSHC)

We pride ourselves on creating safe, nurturing environments where children can develop literacy, creativity, problem-solving, numeracy, language, and social skills. With over 31 years of experience, we are a trusted, member-based organisation committed to our vision: “Positive outcomes for all children, young people and communities”.

Requirements:

• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with children, families and team members.
• Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender, cultural background, or socio-economic status.
• Work as a team, sharing room responsibilities.
• Managing children's behaviour and guiding children's social development
• Provide care and supervision of the daily routine of children
• Plan, implement, assess and review a high-quality and diverse educational program based on appropriate curriculum frameworks and with reference to the NQS & EYLF, considering the developmental needs, interests and abilities of all the children attending the service.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Current Senior Early Childhood First Aid and CPR certificate.

Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training

National Police Clearance.

Current Working with Children’s Card.

Child protection certificate

What We Offer:

Above-award pay and conditions.

Government Worker Retention Grant

Salary packaging: Up to $15,900* per Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year + $2,650 for restaurant meals and holiday accommodation

Novated Leasing

Maternity leave in line with government incentives, so eligible employees can access support during this special time.

Opportunities to work within a growing organisation.

Paid team-building activities.

Extensive ongoing professional development opportunities.

Heavily discounted childcare fees and priority enrolment for staff children.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Training & Upskilling:

The successful applicant will have opportunities for further training, conferences, and professional development.

Work Hours & Conditions:

Flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Competitive remuneration in line with the Children’s Services Award (MA000120), with the potential for above-award rates and access to the Worker Retention Grant.

Supportive and inclusive work environment prioritising teamwork, professional growth, and staff well-being.

Access to remote salary sacrificing benefits.