Creating a brighter future for all

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Located in a tranquil bush setting in Toohey Forest, Griffith’s Early Childcare centres welcome children from three months to five years. Our dedicated team offers a nurturing, engaging and stimulating environment assisting the children of Griffith University staff, students and the wider community to grow and develop their potential.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Reporting to and supporting the Director, achieve the efficient and effective running of a childcare room
• Assist with implementing the various aspects of the day-to-day running of the ‘Indoor/Outdoor’ program
• Build attachments with the children, nurturing, protecting and promoting their wellbeing
• Ensure that parents are well informed about the programs offered to their children and work in cooperation with parents in the best interests of children.  
• Maintain records and appropriately document children's development.  

This is full time, continuing position, based at the Griffith University Nathan campus.

Pay rate is dependent on level of qualification as per the Griffith University EBA.

To be considered for this position, you will meet the below criteria:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with relevant work experience in long day care.
• Suitability Card: Commission For Children And Young People And Child Guardian (Blue Card), Senior First Aid Certificate including Resuscitation, Asthma And Anaphylaxis – you will be supported in obtaining these if necessary.
• Team culture fit is what is most important in this role - your passion, willingness and positive attitude with a desire for a professional career is what counts 

In addition to the above, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Beautiful campus and facilities with a great work life balance.
• You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing professional development.
• A mature and respectful team with Educators who are invested and have long-standing tenure.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• A supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and may be subject to a criminal history check.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description 
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

For a confidential discuss and for further information about this role, please contact Ruth Simpkins, Director, Childcare, [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 373 54011 and quote Job reference : REF2435L

Closing date: This is an open-ended advertisement, and applications will be reviewed on receipt.