Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup Assistant (50D)

Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup Assistant (50D) Fixed-Term (12 Months) | Part Time | 20 hours per fortnight (Mon and Tues 8.00am - 1.00pm) Premium Recquatic Membership and 12.5% Superannuation This position is classified as a PACS Band 2 ($61,866 - $66,065 per annum, pro rata) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position under (Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984). About The Role An amazing opportunity has been created for an experienced Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup Assistant (50D) to join the Library Services team at the City of Kwinana. Reporting to the Library Programs Senior Team Leader, this fixed-term part-time position is responsible for collaborating with the Playleader/Aboriginal Support Worker to provide the Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup with a culturally safe space to learn, grow and connect. About You To make an impact in this role, you will have: Ability to provide care for and engage with children. Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders. Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, and ability to perform manual handling tasks safely. Possession of current Provide First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one. Possession of current Working with Children Check, current Drivers Licence, and National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old). Understanding of early childhood development, including health, safety, and nutritional needs (desirable). Awareness of National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (desirable). Previous experience working within an Aboriginal community (desirable). Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position under (Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984) Interested? For more information relating to the position, please contact Samantha Hay, Library Programs Senior Team Leader on 9236 4323. To be considered for this position applicants must submit a statement addressing the above criteria giving specific examples in no more than two (2) pages, along with your cover letter and resume. Applications close: 5.00 PM Tuesday 13 May 2025 The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications. The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628. Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test. Attachments:- HR - Application Pack for Advertised Vacancies.pdf- Position Description - City Life - Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup Assistant (50D) - 5481.pdf

Location: Windaroo, AU

Posted Date: 5/1/2025