Access to Early Learning Social Worker or Early Childhood Educator

Locations: Mildura
Tenure: Part Time - Fixed Term Contact
Salary: $88,378 - $105,047 (pro rata Part Time)
Applications Close: This position will remain opened until filled



This is a .5 EFT Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

The Access to Early Learning program provides wrap around support to ensure eligible 3-year-old children and their families experiencing complex needs have access to and participate in a funded kindergarten program. The AEL Facilitator works with the child, family, kindergarten and other service providers to address any barriers to kindergarten participation using a strengths-based, relational approach. The AEL Facilitator builds the capacity of parents/carers as their child’s first educator to promote early learning within their home environment and supports the kindergarten to build positive relationships with families and to meet families’ individual needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A person employed at this level will be expected to have specific skills and knowledge required to undertake the role of AEL Facilitaor and have a clear understanding about working with families who may be experiencing vulnerability, complexity or disadvantage.
• The Employee will be expected to have previous relevant experience in the field and will be required to hold either a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• A current driver’s licence.
• High level of IT competency including Microsoft Office, Internet etc.

For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.

For more information regarding this position please contact Maree Fullgrabe – Human Resource Manager on 5023 5966