Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

The Family Inclusion Network (FIN), is a network of parents and Brisbane non-government organisations who believe the voices of families matter. FIN facilitates opportunities for parents and kin to be advocates for children and themselves on issues that affect their lives. FIN brings together government agencies and representatives, parents, and extended family members to work collaboratively on policies and issues that affect families.

Commencing in May 2025, FIN will be facilitating Parent Advocacy Training at TAFE Caboolture. This course includes weekly sessions for 14weeks, Fridays 10:30am-2:30pm commencing 9 May to 29 August (2-week break for school holidays). Childminding is being provided to parents attending the course.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Childminder to join our Family Inclusion Network (FIN) team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality childminding services during Parent Advocacy Training classes, ensuring a safe, secure, and engaging environment for children aged 0 to 6 years.

This is a casual role with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the Children’s Services Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming and professional childminding environment.
• Supervise volunteer childminders during weekly classes.
• Engage children in fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure the safety and individual needs of children are met at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of children and families.
• Perform tasks such as supervision, running activities, cleaning, and food preparation.
• Ensure the childminding area is fit for purpose and well-maintained.
• Meet all regulatory and legislative requirements, including incident and emergency reporting.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Commit to child and participant safeguarding.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience and/or appropriate qualification in childcare (certificate, diploma, or tertiary qualification).
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis).
• Demonstrated interest in working with children and understanding of child development.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with children, parents/carers, and volunteers.
• Respect for individual and cultural needs of children and families.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft products.
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description, also attached.

For more information, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Childminder enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm, Friday 2 May April 2025, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects 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.