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Childcare Educator

22/04/2025
22/06/2025
Casual
Casey
Child Care

About Aligned Leisure

Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond’s health, fitness and leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 32 leisure centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. High quality care of children
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with all child care customers to aid retention both in child care and in the facilities programs.
  • Creation of a fun, welcoming and safe environment.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate play and learning experiences for children in consultation with families and other educators.
  • Work in partnership with families to provide programs to meet the individual needs of children and families. Provide verbal and written communication for families.
  • Observe, record and respond appropriately and warmly to children’s behaviour, developmental levels and special needs.
  • Treat families and children equally and respect the diversity of backgrounds.
  • Use positive guidance and behaviour management.
  • Welcome and educate new children and parents so they feel comfortable in the child care environment.

 

  1. Daily operation of the child care facility
  • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene at all times.
  • Ensure that the facility is set up for child care programs.
  • Ensure all reports, checklists and procedures are completed and signed off by the Child Care Captain.

 

  1. Compliance with regulations and policies
  • Compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Aligned Leisure policies.
  • Maintain regulated staff to child ratios at all times.
  • Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with the NQF and Aligned Leisure requirements.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the child care industry, emerging trends and regulations.

 

  1. Outstanding service delivery to all customers and stakeholders
  • Aligned Leisure will be renowned for delivering outstanding service and providing memorable experiences for our customers.  In your role, you will be relentless in identifying these opportunities and you will always ask yourself “How would I want a member of my family treated in this situation?”
  • All Aligned Leisure staff will understand and deliver on our customer charter and service promise.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Qualifications and Experience:       

  1. Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent.
  2. Current First Aid Certificate (Workplace Level 2)
  3. Working With Children Check (or equivalent)
  4. Previous experience in working with children
  5. Asthma Management
  6. Anaphylaxis

 

Personal Attributes:

  1. High level communication and consultation skills, including a commitment to open, honest, two-way and frequent communication.
  2. A passion to work with children
  3. Focused on the customer experience.
  4. A commitment to professionalism and accountability.
  5. Unquestionable ethics, integrity, values and behaviours.
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