Job Overview

We are hiring a Laundry Attendant and Cleaner to join our team at our childcare centre in Mooloolaba.

As a Laundry Attendant, you will be expected to wash, dry, and fold children’s sheets and equipment.

You will be also responsible for sorting the laundry by colour shades and materials and following correct hygiene procedures and attending to soiled items as required and implementing stain removal procedures to remove stains if needed.

You should have previous experience and exceptional knowledge of laundry procedures and various laundry techniques.

You should maintain and update the records of the laundry belongings, maintain a tidy laundry area and inventory of linens and cleaning products.

You will be required to keep the area tidy including wiping washing machines, dryers and sinks. Rinsing laundry baskets and sweeping floors.

You should be able to work independently and efficiently. Your goal is to provide excellent laundry service to the centre.

You will be required to complete various cleaning tasks as instructed on a daily basis.

The position is Monday to Friday from 1.00pm to 6.00pm daily.

The successful candidate must hold a current blue card/ working with children check or be willing to obtain one at your own expense.

If you are ready to take up these Laundry Attendant’s and cleaning duties and responsibilities, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.

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How to apply:

Please apply by sending your resume and covering letter outlining your experience to our centre director outlining why you would be a great fit for our team.

mooloolaba@evolutionearlylearning.com.au

The position is for an immediate start.

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Are you a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with a deep love for the environment, animals, and providing premium care to little learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our exceptional early learning centre located on the breathtaking Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

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Why choose us?

Environmentally-Friendly Focus: Our center is committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. We use eco-friendly resources, implement green practices, and teach our children the importance of protecting our planet. Join our team and make a positive impact on future generations.

Supportive Work Environment: Our center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where innovative and creative ideas are encouraged, and educators are appreciated. We promote work-life balance and professional development opportunities, including access to workshops and mentoring programs.

Dynamic and Innovative Curriculum: Our center provides a dynamic and diverse curriculum, giving educators the opportunity to be creative and passionate about their teaching. Our focus on sustainability and environmental education helps to cultivate curiosity and a love for nature in our children, making learning fun and engaging.

Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Join our team of like-minded professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality care for children. We promote a collaborative and supportive work culture, where innovative ideas are encouraged and celebrated.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern, purpose-built center provides the perfect environment for children to flourish. With spacious classrooms, innovative learning resources, and a beautiful outdoor play area, you'll have access to the best facilities to enhance your teaching experience.

Professional Development Opportunities: At our center, we believe in investing in our educators. You'll have access to ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in early childhood education. From workshops and conferences to mentoring programs, we are committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Work-Life Balance: Imagine working in a picturesque location where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and explore the breathtaking nature trails during your days off. The Sunshine Coast offers a perfect balance between work and leisure, allowing you to embrace a healthy lifestyle and make the most of your downtime.

What we are looking for:

●  Early Childhood Educators who are passionate about sustainability, the environment, and animal welfare

●  Hold a Diploma in early childcare education and care or working towards

●  Qualified individuals with a deep understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

●  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

●  A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

●  Genuine love and dedication to providing high quality care and education to young children

●  We have full time and casual positions available

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How to apply:

If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator who is ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Simply send your resume and a cover letter to our centre director outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

directormooloolaba@evolutionearlylearning.com.au

Evolution Early Learning is seeking an experienced Assistant Director for a full-time position at our Mooloolaba service.

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About the opportunity

Evolution Early Learning is locally owned and operated now with 2 centres on the Sunshine Coast with a strong focus to create a modern and unique early learning and educational environment for our children in an urban landscape.

The philosophy of Evolution is to focus on initiatives such as the environment, wellbeing, sustainability, sense of community, engagement and children's creative expression through art, dance, music and food while accessing the modern technologies.

If you're looking for an organisation where you'll be provided with endless growth opportunities, the innate ability to expand your current skill set, and excited about contributing towards the delivery of a high quality, early years program, then we may be just the place you're looking for!  We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Assistant Director and Administration Manger to supervise daily support operations of our service and coordinate the most efficient administrative procedures to ensure that daily centre and office operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner, while supporting the centre director.

You will work closely with the centre manager and administration assistant to execute daily operations.

As well as being an organisational whizz the Assistant Director will support the Centre Director and act as an extension of the Evolution Early Learning brand. Using your exceptionally high standards of customer service, you will provide a warm welcome to families and have the ability to develop positive rapport with new and existing centre families and contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre’s performance.

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Responsibilities

●  Provide direct assistance and support and organisation schedules to the centre manager

●  You will be required to act as the second in charge in the absence of the centre director.

●  Management of family accounts using the Xplor childcare administration software

●  Maintain and manage staff, child, and family records in accordance with policies and guidelines

●  Manage filing and centre records using digital platforms

●  Manage weekly tours for new families for Director, conduct new family enrolments, follow up enquiries, manage waitlist efficiently.

●  Monitoring and managing centre occupancy weekly

●  Manage daily casual and permanent spaces to maximise occupancy

●  Managing of family accounts with a high level of knowledge of childcare subsidy, rebates, and processes to assist families with payment of fees

●  Debt Management

●  Receiving, receipting, banking of fees, marking roles, monitoring of petty cash,  

●  Supporting centre director in rosters and approval and monitoring of staff hours

●  Manage staff files and support the centre manager in onboarding procedures of staff including staff schedules, qualifications, and records for regulatory authority.

●  Management of staff onboarding and departure procedures- ie Ordering of staff uniforms, management of keys, security dongles, locker keys etc

●  Supporting staff as directed

●  Analysing and collating data as required.

●  Work with the centre manager and assistant director to mentor and support the centre to Exceed the National Quality Standards

●  Answering phones, emails, meet and greet and providing support to families

●  Ensuing the customer journey is always smooth positive and seamless

●  Support the Centre Manager to maintain effective and open communication with families

●  Liaise with existing and new families with respect, develop trust & maintain confidentiality

●  Conduct regular audits of children’s electronic and hard file records to ensure all details are current and correct

●  Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes

●  Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the organisation to help facilitate smooth business operations

●  Manage schedules and deadlines

●  Ordering and Monitoring inventory of office supplies and centre consumables and the purchasing of new materials with attention to budgetary constraints

●  Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians) as directed by the owner or centre manager

●  Approving invoices for payment of outside contractors

●  Support and ensure centre operations adhere to policies and regulations

●  Responsible for the supervision and onboarding of students on placement

●  WHS implementation and support

●  Support emergency evacuation procedures with centre director

●  Weekly Reporting to centre owner and performing administrative tasks as directed by owner

Requirements

●  Proven experience as an Assistant Director in a childcare environment

●  Ability to work in a busy fast paced environment / Large service

●  Experience in the use of Xplor childcare administration software essential

●  In-depth understanding of office management [link removed] procedures and implementation of centre policies

●  Understanding and knowledge of childcare subsidy requirements

●  Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles

●  Proficient in MS Office

●  Proficient in digital platforms and organisational systems

●  An analytical mind with problem-solving skills

●  Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

●  Proven customer service experience

●  A team player with leadership skills with demonstrated ability to work in team/cooperative situation.

●  Demonstrated experience with word-processing and spreadsheets.  

●  Demonstrated financial preparation and analysing skills.

●  Displays a high level of general work ethics, including attendance and punctuality

●  Understanding of the NQS/ Framework

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About you

●  A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification

●  Previous Experience in childcare administrative setting and management or leadership role

●  Experienced in achieving goals and targets.

●  Proficient in IT Skills

●  A current Blue Card / working with children card

●  Current Senior first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training)

●  Current Police Check or willing to obtain

●  Demonstrated administration, organisational and time management skills

●  Demonstrated numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

●  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●  Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team

●  Demonstrated ability in debt management with consistent results.

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Why work for Evolution

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"Invest Fully in the Children of Today to Create the Future of the World Tomorrow"

Why Choose Us?

Reputation for Excellence: Evolution Early Learning is known for its excellence in early childhood education. We have built a strong reputation by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and education to each child.

Innovative Curriculum: Our centre is at the forefront of early childhood education, offering an innovative curriculum that is based on the latest research and best practices. As an Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of our curriculum, ensuring it aligns with our brand's ethos and philosophies.

Collaborative Team: At Evolution Early Learning, we believe that teamwork is essential to providing the highest quality care and education. You will be working alongside a collaborative team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for children.

Professional Growth: We are dedicated to the ongoing professional growth and development of all our staff. As an Assistant Director, you will have access to a range of professional development opportunities and support to enhance your skills and knowledge in early childhood education and leadership.

We are offering

• A permanent secure position working for a growing family-owned childcare group
• Competitive Salary (neg)
• Uniform provided and laundry allowance paid
• Daily Meals
• A supportive learning environment with a great mentor and team who are committed to setting you up for success
• Training and ongoing learning opportunities available.
• Future opportunity to expand and grow in your career

We are an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for the position please send your full resume, covering letter and qualifications to mooloolaba@evolutionearlylearning.com.au outlining why you should be considered for the role.

Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Position to commence 1st April 2024.

Evolution Early Learning is seeking a dedicated, passionate and committed Chef De Partie Chef whose values and beliefs align strongly with the philosophy and mission of Evolution Early Learning. The position is for an immediate start.

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●  Preparation of daily meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) for all children - children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years along with breakfast and late snacks as required.

●  Meet all individual food requirements of specific children where required including children with allergies and dietary requirements

●  Proven ability to work with a wide variety of cuisines.

●  Providing restaurant-quality presentation is a MUST

●  Preparation of nutritious meals for events/functions we will celebrate throughout the year.

●  Adhering to the nutrition policy and guidelines set by the centre.

●  Working in accordance with the food safety regulations for safe and clean handling of food products.

●  Be highly organised and use good time-management skills.

●  Adhering to food costs and kitchen budgets set out.

●  Ensuring a safe clean kitchen environment at all times

●  Facilitating our take-home meal and special occasion cake service

●  Being in a childcare environment we require a reliable individual to take the role.

●  Ability to take direction from the head chef and work positively in a small team environment.

Experience and passion for cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods for suitable children. A passion for sustainability and urban farming is an asset with our on-site food gardens. If you are a passionate and talented Chef with an interest in children's nutrition, health and well being we would love to hear from you.

Compulsory Selection Criteria

●   Commercial Cookery certificate

●  Current Blue Card

●  Food Safety Supervisors Certificate

●  Previous experience cooking for young children is an asset to the position

Hours

●  Approx. 38-40hrs per week

●  Approx. Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm

●  No split shifts

●  No evening shifts or weekend work

●  Career progression opportunities

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Please forward your resume and detailed experience to director@evolutionearlylearning.com.au

This position is for an immediate start.

We are looking for Diploma and CERT 3 qualified (or working towards) Early Childhood Educators to join the team in full time, permanent part-time and casual roles.

Our great working environment is founded on a strong team culture among caring and nurturing educators. You will be provided with ongoing training, support, professional development, team building events, delicious chef-cooked meals and more.

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About Evolution Early Learning

Evolution Early Learning is locally owned and operated now with 2 centres on the Sunshine Coast with a strong focus to create a modern and unique early learning and educational environment for our children in an urban landscape.

The philosophy of Evolution is to focus on initiatives such as the environment, wellbeing, sustainability, sense of community, engagement and children's creative expression through art, dance, music and food while accessing the modern technologies.

If you're looking for an organisation where you'll be provided with endless growth opportunities, the innate ability to expand your current skill set, and excited about contributing towards the delivery of a high quality, early years program, then we may be just the place you're looking for!  

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About the Roles

New graduates or those studying towards qualifications are more than welcome to apply.

We are looking for a candidate that thrives in a team environment and has the ability to develop warm and professional relationships with children and their families. Applicants must be able to collaborate with others and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must have passion and commitment to Early Childhood Education and have a sound understanding of the EYLF, NQS, Child Safe Standards and the Educational and Care National Regulations.

In this role you will:

●  Implement / support the delivery of the educational program that meets the EYLF and NQS standards

●  Develop warm and professional relationships with children and their families

●  Become a team player that is able to collaborate with others

●  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

●  Work a weekly rotating roster which may include opening and closing of the service

We have educators from all walks of life, who can speak different languages and come from different vocational backgrounds, sharing their transferable skills.

Benefits

●   Be part of a high quality premium early learning service

●  Well-equipped and resourced learning environments

●  Supportive and dynamic team environment

●  Opportunities for growth and career progression

●  Ongoing training and professional development provided by the service

●  Daily chef prepared meals included

●  Above award wages

●  Opportunities to learn new skills as part of our extra-curricular programs

●  50% staff discounts on childcare fees

●  Flexible working arrangements! We have casual, part time and full-time roles available.

If your goals and philosophies align closely with our centres, we would love to hear from you. We now have multiple exciting opportunities available for working towards and qualified Early Childhood Educators and a Lead Educator to join our team in both of our picturesque Sunshine Coast locations!

About You

●  Passionate, confident and articulate in early childhood pedagogy and practice with a sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

●  An exceptional communicator with excellent interpersonal and written skills

●  Committed to the holistic development of young children with a focus on continued exploration of new research and best practices for early childhood learning.

●  Responsible for assisting in development of age-appropriate programming and evaluation of early learning experiences and practices.

●  Committed to nurturing constructive and robust relationships with families, children, colleagues and the wider community

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Embark on a rewarding journey as our next Early Childhood Educator, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the earliest stages of a child's growth. You'll be a nurturing guide, encouraging language development, sensory exploration, and motor skills in children in the early years.

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We are looking for Diploma and CERT 3 qualified (or working towards) Early Childhood Educators to join the team in full time, permanent part-time and casual roles.

Our great working environment is founded on a strong team culture among caring and nurturing educators. You will be provided with ongoing training, support, professional development, team building events, delicious chef-cooked meals and more.

‍

About Evolution Early Learning

Evolution Early Learning is locally owned and operated now with 2 centres on the Sunshine Coast with a strong focus to create a modern and unique early learning and educational environment for our children in an urban landscape.

The philosophy of Evolution is to focus on initiatives such as the environment, wellbeing, sustainability, sense of community, engagement and children's creative expression through art, dance, music and food while accessing the modern technologies.

If you're looking for an organisation where you'll be provided with endless growth opportunities, the innate ability to expand your current skill set, and excited about contributing towards the delivery of a high quality, early years program, then we may be just the place you're looking for!  

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About the Roles

New graduates or those studying towards qualifications are more than welcome to apply.

We are looking for a candidate that thrives in a team environment and has the ability to develop warm and professional relationships with children and their families. Applicants must be able to collaborate with others and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must have passion and commitment to Early Childhood Education and have a sound understanding of the EYLF, NQS, Child Safe Standards and the Educational and Care National Regulations.

In this role you will:

●  Implement / support the delivery of the educational program that meets the EYLF and NQS standards

●  Develop warm and professional relationships with children and their families

●  Become a team player that is able to collaborate with others

●  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

●  Work a weekly rotating roster which may include opening and closing of the service

We have educators from all walks of life, who can speak different languages and come from different vocational backgrounds, sharing their transferable skills.

Benefits

●   Be part of a high quality premium early learning service

●  Well-equipped and resourced learning environments

●  Supportive and dynamic team environment

●  Opportunities for growth and career progression

●  Ongoing training and professional development provided by the service

●  Daily chef prepared meals included

●  Above award wages

●  Opportunities to learn new skills as part of our extra-curricular programs

●  50% staff discounts on childcare fees

●  Flexible working arrangements! We have casual, part time and full-time roles available.

If your goals and philosophies align closely with our centres, we would love to hear from you. We now have multiple exciting opportunities available for working towards and qualified Early Childhood Educators and a Lead Educator to join our team in both of our picturesque Sunshine Coast locations!

About You

●  Passionate, confident and articulate in early childhood pedagogy and practice with a sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

●  An exceptional communicator with excellent interpersonal and written skills

●  Committed to the holistic development of young children with a focus on continued exploration of new research and best practices for early childhood learning.

●  Responsible for assisting in development of age-appropriate programming and evaluation of early learning experiences and practices.

●  Committed to nurturing constructive and robust relationships with families, children, colleagues and the wider community

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Embark on a rewarding journey as our next Early Childhood Educator, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the earliest stages of a child's growth. You'll be a nurturing guide, encouraging language development, sensory exploration, and motor skills in children in the early years.

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