About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Inner West Council are offering a fantastic opportunity for the role of a Professional Development Specialist/Educational Leader. The role is responsible for the assessment of learning and development needs and the coordination, facilitation, delivery and evaluation of high-quality training, learning and development and mentoring support to educators working in Council’s Children’s Services including Early Childhood Services, Middle Childhood Services, and Family Day Care. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality professional practices and standards in Council’s education and care services that meet the National Quality Standard.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Inner West Council Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All IWC staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. IWC has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

Remuneration

$94,298.88- $107,606.20 + Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1.    Certificate IV in Assessment and Training (TAA40104) or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110). 
2.    Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent.
3.    Demonstrated knowledge and in-depth understanding of Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard, child protection legislation and the Ombudsman Act.
4.    Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, including access and equity and the needs of CALD learners.
5.    Substantial relevant work experience and demonstrated knowledge of Family Day Care, Preschools, Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and/or Vacation Care service environments. 

Enquiries

Maria Pappas, Acting Senior Manager - Children's Services on 9392 5392

Closing Date

Sunday 26 March, 11:30PM

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.