Early Childhood Educator

Children's Services Early Childhood Educators - Various Positions Available

Glenelg, VIC, Australia

Posted Tuesday 4 March 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expires Sunday 14 December 2025 at 12:59 pm

Cert III - $34.70 Gross per hour + super

Diploma – $36.79 Gross per hour + super

Salary rates as per Councils Enterprise Agreement 9 - 2024

Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence | Innovation

About the Opportunity

Do you have a knack for turning everyday into something fun? Do you believe the world can be changed one snack at a time?

We are on the lookout for creative, fun and energetic Early Childhood Educators / Teachers to help guide little minds through their first years of learning.

Glenelg Shire Council runs six services across the Shire, including Katheleen Millikan Centre (Casterton), Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex, Heywood Kindergarten, Dartmoor Children’s Services, Kalbarri Kindergarten and Jaycee Kindergarten.

Why Glenelg Shire Council?

Council provides generous personal and annual leave provisions, leave loading and paid parental leave for eligible employees.

As well as providing structured on the job training, Council encourages staff to continually seek professional development opportunities, both internally and externally. Where applicable, Council provides financial support to support this process. Council staff have access to a vast range of learning and development opportunities whilst employed at Council.

To explore the excellent conditions and benefits that council offers – CLICK HERE

Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child & Family Complex

1 x Part Time – 8 hours per week (Every Monday)

(Note: Cert III qualified Educators may be considered)

1 x Part Time – 8 hours per week (Every Friday)

1 x Temp. Part Time to March 2026 - 24 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 hours per day)

When submitting your application, please note which facility and position you are applying for.

This can also be an ideal opportunity for you to build your own experience and knowledge across our six dynamic services.

- A genuine understanding of and a desire to work with children aged 8 weeks through to kindergarten age.
- A positive outlook and team approach.
- Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (working toward Cert III may be considered).
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
- Some experience working with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff.
- Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to workplace.

To apply for any of the above positions, please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role noting the position you are applying for.

Why work for us?

A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.

We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.

We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.

Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:

- A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
- Resume.
- Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: 14 December 2025 at 11:59pm

Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Kate Lyons
Position: Team Leader Integrated Early Years Services
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2117

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