We are currently seeking a passionate Receptionist and Program Cover who will be responsible for covering the reception desk and programming time for educators at Lyons Early Childhood School.
Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
WCS is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice.
If you have a passion for providing a supportive environment for children and families, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Offer:
- Permanent full-time appointment.
- Salary of CSE 3 $59,246 – $63,214.63 a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- National EAP Service.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12-month service).
- Study Leave opportunities.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Certificate III Early Education and Care.
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.
- National Police Check.
- Demonstrated sound communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
- Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential enquiries and information.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build and maintain sound relationships with individuals, carers and families based on mutual respect and trust.
- Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
- Current first aid certificate in an education and care setting (HLTAID012), including asthma and anaphylaxis.
A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. The applications will not be accepted via email and must be submitted through Seek.
For further information, please contact Nishi Chatley at nishi.chatley@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 16 May 2025
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
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