Join the Baringa Team

At the heart of Baringa is a team committed to early childhood education, some of whom have been with us for 25 years!
We have a love of learning across our Management, Leadership Team, Early Childhood Teachers and educators with Diploma and Certificate level qualifications. For news and updates join us on facebook.

+ ASSISTANT CENTRE DIRECTOR (due COB Fri 10 Jan 2025)

Role Overview

Take the next step in your career in making a difference in early childhood education. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills and contribute to Baringa's vision!

The Assistant Centre Director will assume the role of Nominated Supervisor during the Centre Director's scheduled leave periods, to ensure continuity in Baringa's support for children, families and staff.

During these periods, you will receive higher duties pay, and your own permanent role will be backfilled. You will work directly to the Executive Officer and be supported by the Management Team, Leadership Team and broader team of educators in a culture passionate about early childhood education.

This will be an internal recruitment only. A merit list will be created.

We believe you will be brilliant in this role as:

  1. You are ready for the challenge and keen to apply your leadership across a broader scope.
  2. You see the best in others and love mentoring other educators.
  3. You are able to strengthen relationships with educators and families, in the best interest of children.
  4. You are highly organised and able to navigate calmly through complex challenges.
  5. You are able to seek support, work closely with Management and be a role model for best practice and wellbeing in our profession.

Benefits

  • 11% above award wages as per Enterprise Agreement (increases to 11.5% above Award from May 2025)
  • Orientation training and mentoring
  • Supported by Management and Leadership Team
  • Professional development, coaching and training
  • Employment Assistance Program
  • Paid End of Year Shutdown Period
  • Be part of a close-knit community, not-for-profit, registered charity organisation

Qualifications and Experience Minimum Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership roles
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • A minimum of six years of experience in the profession
  • Worked in varied age group from birth to five years

Desirable Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education qualifications, working towards or willingness to commence tertiary qualifications.
  • Worked with varied age groups from birth to five years.

Applications open until COB Friday 10 January 2025

  • Interviews will be held as an opportunity to discuss your strengths for the role.
  • Suitable candidates will be placed on a merit list for 12 months.

To apply please complete the Application Form and for more information please email admin@baringa.org.au

+ CASUAL EDUCATORS (ongoing)

Position: Casual Educators Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor qualified
For casual shifts Mondays to Fridays 730am-600pm

This exciting role offers flexibility to suit your needs whether it is to incorporate practical experience while you study or want to join the Baringa family, this is a unique option to do just that.

You will have the opportunity to work in various rooms of ages ranging birth to five years.

This position is essential to help support our permanent educators to have leave while continuing to support our educators, families and children within the service to have a familiar educator during their day.

Your pay will be determined by your qualifications. Please see Children’s Services Award 2010 and Early Childhood Teacher Policy.

Who can apply?

APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME YEAR ROUND

  • To apply please email a cover letter, resume and two references to admin@baringa.org.au
  • Suitable candidates will be interviewed and/or placed on a merit list for 12 months
  • For more information contact admin@baringa.org.au
  • Please ensure you are contactable via email as this will be the primary method of communication.
  • For further details please email admin@baringa.org.au CONTACT VIA EMAIL ONLY

Benefits:

  • 25% casual loading award wages
  • Orientation training and mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Be part of a close-knit community, not-for-profit, registered charity organisation

Qualifications and Experience Minimum Requirements:

  • Working Towards or Completed Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA
  • Current Working With Vulnerable People Card or ability to apply for one
  • Experience in Early Childhood Education

Desirable Qualifications:

  • First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training
  • Child Protection Training