Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III (Kindergarten) - Vacancy Details

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Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Salary:$66,892.28 per annum pro rata
Closing: Friday 13 June 2025
Part Time(31hrs 40mins p/w)- Permanent

Patricia Smith Kindergarten is seeking a suitably qualified educator to fill the position of Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III. The service is located in North Shepparton.

This role is a part time permanent position, 31 hrs 40 min per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday currently 8.30am – 3.20pm school terms only. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and adults and supporting a team of professional educators to provide an inclusive environment that supports the community, then this is the job for you. This role is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it continues to meet demand and funding requirements.

We are seeking an educator who is able to support our children to develop a strong sense of identity, connect with and contribute to their world, have a strong sense of wellbeing, become confident and involved learners and effective communicators.

We strongly believe that children will be involved in supervised risky play where they will be provided the opportunity to be challenged in a safe environment, participate is messy play and build positive relationships with peers and educators.

The successful applicant will have the support of the Council Early Years Services network and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care / (or equivalent recognised by ACECQA) or actively working towards
- Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Criminal History Check (valid within six months).
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration OR Current and valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood

For further information about this position, please contact Natalie Watt, Coordinator - Children's Services, on 5832 9757.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

For procedures on how to apply go tohttps://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply

All applications must be submitted to the Council by theclosing date shown on the advertisement.

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