Amanda Godwin

Strong understanding of the Department's commitment to Aboriginal education policies

Representing the Department in an honest, ethical and professional way

Ability to work under tight deadlines and Hub Coordinator's expectations

Identify changed priorities and ensure allocation of resources meets new business needs

Ability to use own expertise and see other experienced officer's expertise to achieve work outcomes

Strong experience working on computer applications including but not limited to NQAITS and TRIM.

Experience managing a variety of cases including direct complaints and notified incidents

Strong experience in the Assessment and Rating procedures, including partial Assessment and Rating.

Completed a six week work placement as a student teacher for Busbsy West Public Preschool. Key duties included the implementation of the educational program, ensuring safety and care for all children, involved with all school meetings including the Preschool supervisor's weekly meetings. Assisting the Preschool's Early Childhood Teachers in their daily programming and curriculum decision.

Key responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Supporting a culture of integrity and ethical professionalism with all staff.
• Understand and help others to recognise their obligations to comply with legislation, policies, guidelines and codes of conduct
• Report and manage apparent conflicts of interest and encourage others to do so.
• Attend regular professional development trainings to keep up-to-date with all relevant sector knowledge.

Extensive experience working as an Assistant Director (Second in charge) of a long-day care centre, licensed
for 108 children per day. The centre caters for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. Responsibilities
include:

• Mentoring educators around current and best practise.
• Contribute to the development of team work plans and goal setting such as preparing Quality Improvement Plan and the Self Assessment Tool during Assessment & Rating of the service.
• Daily use of sector-relevant software such as Quikkids, Storypark in addition to MS Office.
• A strong understanding of the regulatory and legislative requirements for the successful and safe operation of the service.

• Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Mentoring a team of 20 educators around current and best practise.
• Demonstrated and role modelled inclusive behaviour and show respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
• Run the educational program within the centre and to empower educators to reach their highest potential
• Train and mentor educators in the process of assessment & rating through education on legislative and regulatory requirements for best practise.
• Carry out risk assessments within the service while effectively applying planning, and control methods.

Responsibilities include:
• Lead a team, in partnership with the Centre Director, to design, implement and
evaluate an educational program in accord with legislated frameworks that provides
opportunities for every child to develop to their potential.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for all children in their care at all times,
e.g. by cleaning as part of the daily routine
• Complete regular checks in accord with policies and procedures on indoor and outdoor
equipment and environment to maintain a safe and secure place for children.
• Respect diversity and be inclusive at all times, taking into consideration each child’s
ability and cultural and/or socio-economic background
• Maintain ongoing, informative communication with familes, e.g. through the regular
updating of StoryPark

Responsibilities include:
• Lead a team, in partnership with the Centre Director, to design, implement and
evaluate an educational program in accord with legislated frameworks that provides
opportunities for every child to develop to their potential.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for all children in their care at all times,
e.g. by cleaning as part of the daily routine
• Complete regular checks in accord with policies and procedures on indoor and outdoor
equipment and environment to maintain a safe and secure place for children.
• Respect diversity and be inclusive at all times, taking into consideration each child’s
ability and cultural and/or socio-economic background
• Maintain ongoing, informative communication with familes, e.g. through the regular
updating
• of StoryPark