Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position: Assistant Educator
Position Number: 7003
Directorate: Communities
Team: Child Care Centre
Position Status: Full Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) Division 2
Reports to: Assistant Director of Childcare Services
Located: Longreach
Revised: July 2025
Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community
Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services
Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
2. Inclusiveness and Respect
3. Consistency and Fairness
4. Teamwork and Staff Development
5. Performance and Value for Money
6. Leadership and Collaboration
7. Sustainability
8. Forward-looking
Position Objective
The primary objective of this position is to assist in providing a quality early childhood program which meets the
needs of the children attending Centre Based Childcare and in line with the requirements of the of the National
Quality Standards and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Position Responsibilities
Functional Areas Key Responsibilities
Room Support • Take genuine interest in the children, their activities and participate in
these activities as much as possible.
- Give each child individual attention and comfort as required.
- Provide additional, support under direction, to the children who may need
- Assist in the development and evaluation of daily routines.
Curriculum Implementation
- Assist in developing and implementing of programs and activities.
- Providing an educational program that supports a holistic approach to the
- Work co-operatively with families and allied professionals to provide a safe,
- Work cooperatively, ethically, and respectfully with other educators, and
support each other’s professional development.
Behaviour Guidance • Respond appropriately to children’s behaviour, development levels and
special needs whilst ensuring the use of positive forms of behaviour
guidance
- Ensure active, adequate, and efficient supervision of children always.
- Create accurate and current records concerning each child in care.
- Always maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Ensure staff and children utilizes effective health and hygiene practices,
including meeting all regulations relating to food safety and preparation,
medical management plans, risk management plans, policies,
management directives and procedures.
- Attend professional development opportunities and meetings as
- Work in accordance with the Education and Care National Law (2011),
Framework, Work Health Safety Act 2011 and relevant policies,
management directives and procedures.
- Work in accordance with and promote the Early Childhood Australia Code
- Other such relevant duties as required from each
position time to time which would generally fall
within the scope of this position as directed by
your accountable supervisor or the Chief
Executive Officer.
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and the care of
Communication
Internal • Advise immediate supervisor of any faulty
equipment and follow all adopted procedures in
reporting of fault to Councils’ Workshop
Supervisor.
- Communicate, solve, and discuss work problems
External • Provide positive communication with families.
Key Relationships
Supervisor Childcare Services Assistant
Director
The Assistant Educator will have an effective
relationship with the Childcare Services Assistant
Director and is responsive to their requests.
Manager Childcare Services Director The Assistant educator will have an effective
relationship with the Childcare Services Director and
is responsive to their requests.
Works with -Internally Educators The Assistant Educator will have a positive
relationship which involves active collaboration,
sharing ideas and working together to create a
conducive environment.
Works with -
externally
Families and other
stakeholders
The Assistant Educator will have an approachable,
attentive, respectful relationship with families, built on
open communication, trust and confidentiality.
Inherent requirements
• Passion for Early Childhood Education and Care: A genuine passion for early childhood education and care,
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with children, families, colleagues, and other relevant
- Responsibility and Reliability: Being dependable and taking responsibility for children's well-being.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in activities with children, including standing for long periods, bending,
lifting, and playing on the floor.
- Medical clearance: A pre-employment medical is mandatory for this role.
- First Aid Certification: Current certification in HLTAID011 - Provide emergency first aid response in an
- Working with Children Check; Working with Children Check (blue card)
Skills
• Developed communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, families, and children.
- Developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member whilst being enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect, and innovation in all aspects of the position.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s core values through personal action.
- Able to gain respect and create good working relationships across all levels of Council.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
- Able to take initiative in improving processes to make them more efficient and effective.
- Excellent time management, organisation, and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and manage own
time and meet critical timeframes.
• Understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Education and Care National Law (2011), Education and Care National
Regulations (2011), National Quality Framework.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Completed, or partially completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or willingness to begin
- Working with Children Check (blue card) ** must be obtained before first day of employment.
- Current certification in HLTAID011 - Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting, or
- Minimum 17 years of age.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Current Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence.
Delegations and Authorisations
NIL
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council’s - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
The following statements apply to all employees, including permanent, part-time and casual employees.
Your responsibilities include:
1. To comply with instructions given for WH&S at a workplace by the employer;
2. Comply with the Health and safety duties and Duty of Care requirements as specified within the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 Part 2.
3. Timely reporting all accidents, incidents minor injuries, near misses and property damage (within 24 hours
of the event) and assisting, if required, with the investigation of all incidents in the workplace;
4. For a worker to use the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the employer after proper
instruction in its use;
5. Not to wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for WH&S at the workplace;
6. Not to wilfully place at risk the WH&S of any persons at the workplace including yourself;
7. Adhere to the LRC–SMS by remaining compliant to Council’s WH&S Management Plan and completing
relevant Monthly Action Plan items;
8. Performing all work and associated functions in a safe, efficient and effective manner;
9. Complying with all documented WH&S policies, procedures, work instruction and verbal instructions
issued by the organisation or its officers;
10. Provide advice to ensuring risk assessments are conducted and recorded for all identified hazards, or
prior to the implementation of new work practices, hazardous substances, or plant. Also, as required,
assisting or participating in the carrying out of risk assessments on identified hazards;
11. Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing corrective action to eliminate
hazards where possible and / or control risks in the workplace;
12. To report hazards and risks in accordance with WH&S procedures;
13. Establishing and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within your individual work area(s) and
generally within the Longreach Regional Council’s area of responsibility;
14. Attending any toolbox, team talks or specific training (e.g. Take 5s etc.) as supplied and required by
Longreach Regional Council;
15. Being familiar with the location of first aid treatment centres, fire protection facilities and evacuation
procedures;
16. Report any concerns for WH&S to your Supervisor.